Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh1K Operating Instructions

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[REC] mode: 
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the backg round. Look at the following examples.
Note
 EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by 
the aperture value and the shutter speed.
 The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the exposure 
value during the Intelligent Auto Mode is not memorized.
 The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
 Rotate the dial slowly but surely.
 When the aperture and shutter speed values are displayed in the screen in the Program AE 
Mode, Program Shift operation and Exposure Compensation operation is switched every time 
the front dial is pressed.
 In the Aperture-priority AE Mode, aperture setting operation (P90) and Exposure 
Compensation operation is switched every time the front dial is pressed.
 In the Shutter-priority AE Mode, shutter speed setting operation (P90) and Exposure 
Compensation operation is switched every time the front dial is pressed.
 Operation method can be changed with [EXPO. SETTINGS] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu. 
(P129)
 In Quick Menu (P32) in [ ] (LCD monitor style), after selecting the Exposure Compensation 
display using  2/1  or the front dial, you can compensate the exposure with  3/4 .
 In Quick Menu in [ ] (Finder style), after selecting the Exposure Compensation display using 
the front dial or  2/1, pressing the front dial or [MENU/SET] will allow you to compensate the 
exposure with the front dial or  2/1.
Under exposed Properly 
exposed
Overexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive. Compensate the exposure
towards negative.
Press the front dial to switch to Exposure Compensation operation.
Rotate the front dial to compensate the 
exposure.
AExposure Compensation value
 Select [0] to return to the original exposure.
Take a picture.
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[REC] mode: 
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken.
Set the drive mode lever to [ ].
Focus on the subject and take a picture.
A When Burst Mode is set to high speed [H].
 Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the 
Burst Mode.
∫ Changing the burst speed
1Select [BURST RATE] in the [REC] mode menu. (P30)2Press  3/4 to select the burst speed and then press 
[MENU/SET].
3Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
¢ 1 Number of recordable pictures
¢ 2 Pictures can be taken until the capacity of the card becomes full. However the burst speed 
will become slower halfway. The exact timing of th is depends on the aspect ratio, the picture 
size, the setting for the quality and the type of card used.
 First burst speed has no relation with the transfer speed of the card.
 The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when 
the flash is not activated.
 The Burst Mode speed may become slower depending on the following settings.
– [SENSITIVITY] (P86)/[PICTURE SIZE] (P117)/[QUALITY] (P118)/[FOCUS PRIORITY] 
(P128)/Focus mode
 Refer to P118 for information about RAW files.
[H] (High speed)[L] (Low speed)
Burst speed (pictures/second) 32
¢
1With RAW files 4 to 7¢2
Without RAW files
Depends on the remaining capacity of the card¢2
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∫Focusing in Burst Mode
The focus changes depending on the setting for [FOCUS PRIORITY] (P128) in the 
[CUSTOM MENU] menu and the focus mode setting.
¢ 1 When subject is dark, the focus is fixed on the first picture. 
¢ 2 The burst speed may become slower because the camera is continuously focusing on the 
subject.
¢ 3 Burst speed takes priority, and focus is estimated within possible range.
NoteWe recommend using the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) when you want to keep the 
shutter button pressed fully while taking pictures in Burst Mode. Refer to P161 for information 
about the remote shutter.
 When the burst speed is set to [H], the exposure and white balance are fixed at the settings 
used for the first picture for the subsequent pictures as well. When the burst speed is set to [L], 
they are adjusted each time you take a picture.
 If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place (landscape) indoors, 
outdoors etc. where there is a large difference between the light and shade, it may take time 
until the exposure is stable. If burst is used at this time, the exposure may not become optimal.
 Since the shutter speed becomes slower in dark places, the burst speed (pictures/second) may 
become slower.
 The Auto Review function is activated regardless of the Auto Review setting. (Will not enlarge/
hold) You cannot set the Auto Review function in the [SETUP] menu.
 When the flash is activated, you can take only 1 picture.
 White Balance Bracket (P85) will record 3 pictures at 1 recording, so it will take longer to 
be able to take next picture.
 Maximum of 3 films will be recorded depending on the Multi Film Bracket setting during 
the Multi Film Bracket recording (P89).
 The Burst Mode is disabled during recording of the motion pictures.
Focus modeFocus PriorityFocus
AFS ON
At the first picture
OFF
AFC
¢ 1ON
Normal focusing¢2
OFF
Predicted focusing¢3
MF —Focus set with Manual Focus
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[REC] mode: 
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the 
Exposure Compensation range every ti me the shutter button is pressed.
You can select the picture with the des ired exposure among different exposures.
With Auto Bracket
[STEP]: [3 •1/3], [SEQUENCE]: [0/ s/r ]
Set the drive mode lever to [ ].
Focus on the subject and take a picture.
If you press and hold the shutter button, the number 
of pictures that you set is taken.
 The Auto Bracket indication  A blinks until the 
number of pictures that you set is taken.
 The picture count is reset to [0] if you change the 
Auto Bracket setting, change the setting on the drive 
mode lever or turn the camera off before all the 
pictures that you set are taken.
∫ Changing the settings for [STEP] and [SEQUENCE] in Auto Bracket
1Select [AUTO BRACKET] in the [REC] mode menu. (P30)2Press  3/4 to select [STEP] or [SEQUENCE] and then 
press  1.
 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d 0EV j1/3 EV i1/3 EV
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3Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
4Press [MENU/SET] twice to close the menu.You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
NoteWhen taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the Exposure Compensation range, the 
pictures taken are based on the selected Exposure Compensation range.
 The exposure may not be compensated with Auto Bracket depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
 The Auto Review function is activated regardless of the Auto Review setting. (Will not enlarge/
hold) You cannot set the Auto Review function in the [SETUP] menu.
 When the flash is activated, you can take only 1 picture.
 Set number of pictures cannot be recorded if the recordable number of pictures is less than set 
number of pictures.
 Settings for Multi Film Bracket have priority during the Multi Film Bracket recording 
(P89).
 The Auto Bracket will be disabled during recording of the motion pictures.
ItemSettingsItemSettings
[STEP] [3•1/3] (3 pictures)
[SEQUENCE][0/
`/_ ]
[3•2/3] (3 pictures) [` /0/ _]
[5•1/3] (5 pictures)
[5•2/3] (5 pictures)
[7•1/3] (7 pictures)
[7•2/3] (7 pictures)
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[REC] mode: 
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Set the drive mode lever to [ë].
Press the shutter button halfway to focus 
and then press it fully to take the picture.
A When self-timer is set to [ ].
 A picture is not taken until the subject is brought into 
focus.
 If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a 
picture even when the subject is not focused, set 
[FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu to [OFF]. (P128)
 The self-timer indicator  B blinks and the shutter is activated after 
10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
 If you press [MENU/SET] while taking a picture with the self-timer, it is 
canceled.
 When [ ] is selected, the self-timer indicator blinks again after the 
first and the second pictures are taken and the shutter is activated 
2 seconds after it blinks.
∫ Changing the time setting for the self-timer
1Select [SELF-TIMER] in the [REC] mode menu. (P30)
2Press 3/4 to select the mode and then press [MENU/SET].
If you set [ ], after 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 second intervals.
3Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
NoteWhen using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the 
jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
 We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.
 Depending on the recording conditions, the recording interval may become more than 
2 seconds when [ ] is selected.
 The flash output may not be constant when [ ] is set.

Operation will be same as [ ] even if it is set to [ ] while Multi Film Bracket recording (P89). Self-timer cannot be set to [ ] or [ ] in Intelligent Auto Mode.
 The self-timer will be disabled during recording of the motion pictures.
ItemSettings
10 seconds
10 seconds/3 pictures
2 seconds
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[REC] mode: 
Setting the method used to focus (AF mode)
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition.
Set the focus mode dial to [AFS] or [AFC].
Press 2 ( ) and then press  2/1 to select AF 
mode.
 You can also use the front dial to select.
Press [MENU/SET] to close.
You can also press the shutter button halfway to close.
NoteWhen the subject is not in the center of the composition in [ Ø], you can bring the subject into 
the AF area, fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, move the 
camera to the composition you want with the shutter button pressed halfway, and then take the 
picture. (Only when the focus mode dial is set to [AFS])
 The camera is focusing on all the AF areas using [ ] when multiple AF areas (max. 23 areas) 
light at the same time. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the 
AF mode to [ Ø].
 If the AF mode is set to [ š] or [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought into 
focus. Also, if you set the focus mode to [AFC] in [ ], AF area will not be displayed even if the 
subject comes into focus.
 When it is set to [ ] or [ ] during motion picture recording, it will switch to Multi auto focus 
mode for motion pictures. AF area is not displayed at this time.
 The camera may detect the subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch the 
AF mode to any modes other than [ š] and then take a picture.
 [FACE RECOG.] only works when [ š] is set.
ItemEffect
[š ]: Face detectionThe camera automatically detects the person’s face. The 
focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no 
matter what portion of the pi cture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
[ ]: AF TrackingFocus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject. 
Focus and exposure will keep on following the subject even 
if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
[]: 
23-area-focusingUp to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is 
effective when the subject is not  in the center of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting)
[ Ø ]: 1-area-focusingThe camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the 
screen.
Position and size of the AF area can be changed.
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It is not possible to set [š ] in the following cases.
– In [FOOD] in [CLOSE-UP]
– In [NIGHT SCENERY]  and [ILLUMINATIONS] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT]
 The [AF MODE] is fixed to [Ø ] when using the digital zoom.
∫About [ š]
When the camera detects a person’s face, the following color AF area is 
displayed.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green 
when the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance 
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
 When [š] is selected and [METERING MODE] is set to multiple [C ], the camera will adjust 
the exposure to suit the person’s face.
 Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition 
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [ ].
– When the face is not facing the camera
– When the face is at an angle
– When the face is extremely bright or dark
– When there is little contrast on the faces
– When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.
– When the face appears small on the screen
– When there is rapid movement
– When the subject is other than a human being
– When the camera is shaking
NoteIf it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Try to lock again.
Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)
Bring the subject to the AF 
tracking frame, and press the 
shutter button halfway to lock 
the subject.
A AF tracking frame (White)
B AF tracking frame (Yellow) Before locking Locked
 When the subject is recognized, AF area will  turn green and the subject will be locked. 
Focus and exposure will be fixed automatically and continuously in accordance with 
the movement of the subject when you release the shutter button (Dynamic tracking). 
AF area will be displayed in yellow in this case.
 AF tracking is canceled when 
[MENU/SET] or  2 is pressed. 
Take the picture.
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AF Tracking will not operate when it has failed to AF track. AF mode will be switched to [ Ø] in 
that case.
 [FACE RECOG.] does not work when AF tracking is active.
 [ ] will operate as [ Ø] in the [STANDARD] ( ), [DYNAMIC] ( ) or [SMOOTH] 
( ) in Film Mode.
 Dynamic tracking function may not work in the following cases:
– When the subject is too small
– When the recording location is too dark or bright
– When the subject is moving too fast
– When the background has the same or similar color to the subject.
– When jitter is occurring
– When zoom is operated
AF area can be moved when [ Ø] is selected. The size of AF area can also be changed.You can also set from the Quick Menu. (P32)
Select [ Ø] and then press  4.
AF area setting screen is displaye d. It will return to previous 
screen by pressing [DISPLAY].
Press  3/4/ 2/1 to move the AF area.
You can set to arbitrary position of the screen. (It cannot be set 
to edge of the screen)
 The AF area returns to the center when [ ‚] is pressed.
Rotate the front dial to change the size of AF area.
Front dial clockwise: Enlarge
Front dial counter clockwise: Shrink
It can be changed to 4 different sizes of “spot”  A, “normal” B, 
“large”  C, and “extra large”  D.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
∫ Move the AF area easily while taking pictures
When the [DIRECT AF AREA] (P128) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu is set to [ON] while 
[ Ø ] is selected, it is possible to move the AF area directly with  3/4 /2/ 1.
It is also possible to change the size of AF area by rotating the front dial in the screen to 
set the position.
 [SENSITIVITY] (P86), [Fn BUTTON SET] (P33), [AF MODE] (P77), or [WHITE BALANCE] 
(P83) cannot be set with  3/4/2/1 . Make the setting with the Quick Menu (P32).
NoteThe spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when using [ Ù]. (P119)
 Set the size of AF area to “normal”, “large”, or “extra large” when it is hard to focus using the 
“spot”.
 The [DIRECT AF AREA] will be fixed to [OFF] when Advanced Scene Mode, Scene Mode, or 
My Color Mode is selected.
 [DIRECT AF AREA] is disabled during motion picture recording.
Setting the AF area
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[REC] mode: 
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens 
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate auto focus.
Set the focus mode dial to [MF].
[ ] is displayed on a screen for about 5 seconds.
Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject.
Screen will be enlarged about 5 times as MF assist.
 The enlarged area can be moved by pressing  3/4 /2/ 1.
 MF assist disappears about 10 seconds after you stop 
pressing  3/4/2/1 or rotating the focus ring.
 MF assist is enlarged from 5 times to 10 times when the front 
dial is rotated clockwise. It will return to 5 times by rotating the front dial counter 
clockwise.
Take the picture.
∫ MF ASSIST
If [MF ASSIST] (P129) of [CUSTOM MENU] menu is set to [OFF], an enlarged screen will 
not be displayed as MF assist, even if focus ring is rotated. To display the MF assist, press 
2  and then press [MENU/SET] for enlarged display.
1Press  2 to display the MF assist screen.
2Press  3/4/ 2/1 to change the position of the MF assist 
screen.
 The following will return the MF assistance to the original 
position.
–Switching the focus mode dial to [AFS] or [AFC].
– Changing [ASPECT RATIO] or [PICTURE SIZE].
– Turning the camera off.
3Press [MENU/SET] to magnify the MF assist screen. Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject.
 The enlarged area can be moved by pressing  3/4 /2/ 1.
 MF assist is enlarged from 5 times to 10 times when the front dial 
is rotated clockwise. It will return to 5 times by rotating the front 
dial counter-clockwise.
4Press [MENU/SET] to close MF assist.The screen returns to the previous screen.
∫ Technique for Manual Focus
1 Rotate the focus ring to focus on the 
subject.
2 Rotate it a little more.
3 Finely focus on the subject by rotating the 
focus ring slowly in reverse.
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