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
When [ ] is set
FNormal display idetailed information¢ 1, 2
G Normal display¢1
H[LCD INFO.DISP.]¢3
I Turned off
Switching the displayed information
LCD monitor display
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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 [HISTOGRAM] of the [CUSTOM MENU] menu is set to 
[ON].
It is possible to move the position of the histogram using the Quick Menu. (P64)
¢ 3 It is displayed when the [LCD INFO.DISP.] of the [CUSTOM MENU] menu is set to anything 
except [OFF]. Color of the screen can be selected from 3 colors of 
brown, red or black. 
(P126)
Note In  [NIGHT PORTRAIT] (P97),  the guide line is gray.
Viewfinder display
A Normal display¢1
B Normal display idetailed information¢1, 2
C No display¢1
D Detailed information¢1, 2
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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 can also use the front dial to set.
 Selected item will be displayed in orange in the Quick Menu 
screen, and the guide line itself will be displayed in orange when 
the guide line is selected.
3Press  3/4/2/1  to set the position.The guide line returns to the center when [ ‚] is pressed.4Press [MENU/SET] to finish the setting.5Press [Q.MENU] to close the Quick Menu.You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the Quick 
Menu.
 Position of the guide line can be set from the [CUSTOM MENU] 
menu too.
A
[]: This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3 k3 for taking pictures with a 
well-balanced composition.
B []: This is used when you want to position the subject at the exact center of the screen.
C []: Position of the guide line can be set. It is used to take well balanced pictures of 
subjects off the center of the image.
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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].
 You can also use the front dial to set.
 Selected item will be displayed in orange in the Quick Menu 
screen, and the frame of the histogram will be displayed in 
orange when the histogram is selected.
3Press  3/4/ 2/1 to set the position.4Press [MENU/SET] to finish the setting.5Press [Q.MENU] to close the Quick Menu.You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the Quick 
Menu.
 Position of the histogram can be set from the [CUSTOM MENU] 
menu too.
NoteWhen the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the 
following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange.
– When the manual exposure assistance is other than [ n0EV] during Exposure Compensation 
or in the Manual Exposure Mode
– When the flash is activated
– When the flash is closed
When the brightness of the screen is not correctly displayed in dark places
 When the exposure is not adequately adjusted
 The histogram is an approximation in recording mode.
 The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing 
software used in PCs etc.
 Histogram is displayed in R (red), G (green), B (blue), and Y (luminance) during the playback.
1 Properly Exposed
2 Under Exposed
3 Overexposed
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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].
 For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer 
to “Available flash settings by recording mode”. (P66)
Press [MENU/SET]  to close the menu.
You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting
ItemDescription of settings
‡ : AUTO
The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary.
 (): 
AUTO/Red-eye 
reduction
The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary.It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye 
phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then 
activated again for the actual recording.
 Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting 
conditions.
‰ : Forced flash ON The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.

Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.
 ( ): 
Forced ON/Red-eye 
reduction The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.
Simultaneously it reduces the red-eye phenomenon.
Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.
: Slow sync. When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this feature 
will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark background 
landscape will appear brighter.

Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark 
background.
 Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod can 
enhance your photos.
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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 red-eye depending on the recording conditions. It may also 
correct objects other than red-eye. 

It can be set to [OFF] ([ ], [ ], [ ]) with the [D.RED-EYE] in the [REC] mode menu (P120). It will be fixed to [ON] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
∫ Available flash settings by recording mode
The available flash settings depend on the recording mode.
(±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Initial setting of Advanced Scene Mode and Scene Mode)
¢ When [ ‡] is selected, [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and 
brightness.  ( ): 
Slow sync./Red-eye 
reduction If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will 
slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark 
background landscape will become bright
. Simultaneously it reduces the 
red-eye phenomenon.
 Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark 
background.
Π: 
Forced flash OFFThe flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the 
flash is not permitted.
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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.
 Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.
∫ The available flash range to take pictures
(When 14 – 140 mm/F4.0 – 5.8 lens included in DMC-GH1K is used)
The available flash range is an approximation.
When the aspect ratio is [ X] or [ ].
When the aspect ratio is [ Y].
ISO sensitivityAvailable flash range according to focal length of lens
Wide to 21 mm22 mmTe l e
AUTO
Vignetting effect occurs 
due to the light of the 
flash. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 
4.8 m (15.8 feet)
¢50 cm (1.64 feet) to 
3.7 m (12.1 feet)¢
ISO100
1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 
2.4 m (7.87 feet)50 cm (1.64 feet) to 
1.8m (5.91feet)
ISO200 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 
3.4 m (11.2 feet)50 cm (1.64 feet) to 
2.6m (8.53feet)
ISO400 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 
4.8 m (15.8 feet)50 cm (1.64 feet) to 
3.7 m (12.1 feet)
ISO800 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 
6.9 m (22.6 feet)50 cm (1.64 feet) to 
5.3 m (17.4 feet)
ISO1600 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 
9.7 m (31.8 feet)50 cm (1.64 feet) to 
7.5 m (24.6 feet)
ISO3200 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 
13.8 m (45.3 feet)60 cm (1.97 feet) to 
10.7 m (35.1 feet)
ISO sensitivityAvailable flash range according to focal length of lens
Wide to 17 mm18 mmTe l e
AUTO
Vignetting effect occurs 
due to the light of the 
flash. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 
5.1 m (16.7 feet)
¢50 cm (1.64 feet) to 
3.7 m (12.1 feet)¢
ISO100
1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 
2.5 m (8.20 feet)50 cm (1.64 feet) to 
1.8m (5.91feet)
ISO200 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 
3.6 m (11.8 feet)50 cm (1.64 feet) to 
2.6m (8.53feet)
ISO400 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 
5.1 m (16.7 feet)50 cm (1.64 feet) to 
3.7 m (12.1 feet)
ISO800 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 
7.2 m (23.6 feet)50 cm (1.64 feet) to 
5.3 m (17.4 feet)
ISO1600 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 
10.2 m (33.5 feet)50 cm (1.64 feet) to 
7.5 m (24.6 feet)
ISO3200 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 
14.4 m (47.2 feet)60 cm (1.97 feet) to 
10.7 m (35.1 feet)
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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 included in DMC-GH1K is attached:
When the aspect ratio is [ X] or [ ].
Vignetting effect occurs due to the light of the flash. (Wide to 21 mm)/
1.0 m (3.28 feet) or less (22 mm)/50 cm (1.64 feet) or less (Tele)
When the aspect ratio is [ Y].
Vignetting effect occurs due to the light of the flash. (Wide to 17 mm)/
1.0 m (3.28 feet) or less (18 mm)/50 cm (1.64 feet) or less (Tele)
When the aspect ratio is [ W].
2.5 m (8.20 feet) or less (Wide)/1.0 m (3.28 feet) or less (15 mm)/50 cm (1.64 feet) or 
less (Tele)
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-priority AE Mode
¢ 2 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-priority AE Mode and B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure 
Mode.
¢ 3 This becomes B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.
 When the flash is activated, the shutter speed cannot be set to faster than 1/160th of a second.
 In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.
ISO sensitivityAvailable flash range according to focal length of lens
Wide15 mmTe l e
AUTO 2.5 m (8.20 feet) to 
5.5m (18.0feet)
¢1.0m (3.28feet) to 
5.3 m (17.4 feet)¢50 cm (1.64 feet) to 
3.7 m (12.1 feet)¢
ISO100 2.5 m (8.20 feet) to 
2.7m (8.85feet) 1.0m (3.28feet) to 
2.6m (8.53feet)50 cm (1.64 feet) to 
1.8 m (5.91 feet)
ISO200 2.5 m (8.20 feet) to 
3.8m (12.5feet) 1.0m (3.28feet) to 
3.7 m (12.1 feet)50 cm (1.64 feet) to 
2.6 m (8.53 feet)
ISO400 2.5 m (8.20 feet) to 
5.5m (18.0feet) 1.0m (3.28feet) to 
5.3 m (17.4 feet)50 cm (1.64 feet) to 
3.7 m (12.1 feet)
ISO800 2.5 m (8.20 feet) to 
7.7m (25.3feet) 1.0m (3.28feet) to 
7.5 m (24.6 feet)50 cm (1.64 feet) to 
5.3 m (17.4 feet)
ISO1600 2.5 m (8.20 feet) to 
11.0 m (36.1 feet) 1.0m (3.28feet) to 
10.7 m (35.1 feet)50 cm (1.64 feet) to 
7.5 m (24.6 feet)
ISO3200 2.5 m (8.20 feet) to 
15.5 m (50.9 feet) 1.0m (3.28feet) to 
15.1 m (49.5 feet)60 cm (1.97 feet) to 
10.7 m (35.1 feet)
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
‡  
1/30
¢1 to 1/4000th 1 to 1/4000th
‰ 1/30
¢2 to 1/160th Œ 60¢3 to 1/4000th
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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.
 When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even 
when you press the shutter button fully.
 The white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.
 When taking a picture with the flash, we recommend removing the lens hood. In some 
cases it may not allow the scene to be illuminated properly.
 It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the 
access indication disappears.
 The red-eye reduction effect differs between peopl e. Also, if the subject was far away from the 
camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
 When you attach an external flash, it takes priority over the built-in flash. Refer to P159 for the 
external flash.
Applicable modes: 
Adjust the flash output when the subject is small, or the reflectivity is very high or low.
Select [FLASH ADJUST.] in the [REC] mode menu. (P30)
Press  2/1 to set the flash output and then press 
[MENU/SET] .
 You can adjust from [j2 EV] to [i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].
 Select [0 EV] to return to the original flash output.
 You can also use the front dial to set.
Press [MENU/SET]  to close the menu.
You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Note[i] or [j] is displayed on the flash icon in the LCD monitor/viewfinder when the flash level is 
adjusted.
 The flash output setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
Adjust the flash output
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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 monitor/Viewfinder if you set 
[FLASH SYNCHRO] to [2ND].
 The flash sync. settings are also effective when using an external flash. (P159)
 When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [FLASH SYNCHRO] may deteriorate.
 You cannot set [ ], [ ] or [ ] when [FLASH SYNCHRO] is set to [2ND].
Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro
ItemEffect
1st curtain synchro
The normal method when taking 
pictures with the flash.
2nd curtain synchro
The light source appears behind the 
subject and picture becomes 
dynamic.
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