Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh3 Owners Manual
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Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)
Applicable modes:
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the
contrast is too strong and you c annot achieve appropriate exposure.
1Align the screen with the subject.
2Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the
focus or exposure.
•If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.•Only the exposure is locked in the default setting.
3While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the camera as
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Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)
Applicable modes:
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the
contrast is too strong and you c annot achieve appropriate exposure.
1Align the screen with the subject.
2Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the
focus or exposure.
•If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.•Only the exposure is locked in the default setting.
3While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the camera as
you compose the...")
151 Recording Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) Applicable modes: This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the contrast is too strong and you c annot achieve appropriate exposure. 1Align the screen with the subject. 2Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus or exposure. •If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.•Only the exposure is locked in the default setting. 3While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the camera as you compose the...
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•If you set [AF/AE Lock Hold] in the [Custom] menu to [ON], you can fix the focus and the
exposure even if you release [AF/AE LOCK] after pressing it. (P53) (Not available with
[AF-ON])
•When AE lock is performed, the brightness of the recording screen that appears on the screen
is fixed.
•AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode.
•AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus.•Only the AF lock is active during motion picture recording....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64911/w300_dmc-gh3_en_adv_om_d-151.png "Page 152
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•If you set [AF/AE Lock Hold] in the [Custom] menu to [ON], you can fix the focus and the
exposure even if you release [AF/AE LOCK] after pressing it. (P53) (Not available with
[AF-ON])
•When AE lock is performed, the brightness of the recording screen that appears on the screen
is fixed.
•AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode.
•AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus.•Only the AF lock is active during motion picture recording....")
152 Recording •If you set [AF/AE Lock Hold] in the [Custom] menu to [ON], you can fix the focus and the exposure even if you release [AF/AE LOCK] after pressing it. (P53) (Not available with [AF-ON]) •When AE lock is performed, the brightness of the recording screen that appears on the screen is fixed. •AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode. •AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus.•Only the AF lock is active during motion picture recording....
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Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Applicable modes:
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Pictures taken with a burst speed of [SH] will be recorded as a single burst group (P79).
1Set the drive mode dial to [ ] .
2Focus on the subject and take a picture.
AWhen Burst Mode is set to high speed [H].
•Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode.
∫Changing the burst speed1Select [Burst Rate] in the [Rec] menu. (P37)2Press 3/4 to select the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64911/w300_dmc-gh3_en_adv_om_d-152.png "Page 153
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Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Applicable modes:
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Pictures taken with a burst speed of [SH] will be recorded as a single burst group (P79).
1Set the drive mode dial to [ ] .
2Focus on the subject and take a picture.
AWhen Burst Mode is set to high speed [H].
•Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode.
∫Changing the burst speed1Select [Burst Rate] in the [Rec] menu. (P37)2Press 3/4 to select the...")
153 Recording Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Applicable modes: Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Pictures taken with a burst speed of [SH] will be recorded as a single burst group (P79). 1Set the drive mode dial to [ ] . 2Focus on the subject and take a picture. AWhen Burst Mode is set to high speed [H]. •Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode. ∫Changing the burst speed1Select [Burst Rate] in the [Rec] menu. (P37)2Press 3/4 to select the...
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∫Focusing in Burst Mode
The focus changes depending on the setting for [Focus/Release Priority] (P55) in the
[Custom] menu and the Focus Mode setting.
¢1 When the subject is dark or the burst speed is set to [SH], 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.
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∫Focusing in Burst Mode
The focus changes depending on the setting for [Focus/Release Priority] (P55) in the
[Custom] menu and the Focus Mode setting.
¢1 When the subject is dark or the burst speed is set to [SH], 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.
•We recommend using the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1: optional)...")
154 Recording ∫Focusing in Burst Mode The focus changes depending on the setting for [Focus/Release Priority] (P55) in the [Custom] menu and the Focus Mode setting. ¢1 When the subject is dark or the burst speed is set to [SH], 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. •We recommend using the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1: optional)...
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Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
Applicable modes:
Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the
Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed.
With Auto Bracket
[Step]: [3 •1/3], [Sequence]: [0/ s/r ]
1Set the drive mode dial to [ ] .
2Focus on the subject and take a picture.
A Auto Bracket indication
•If you press and hold the shutter button, the number of pictures that
you set is taken.
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Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
Applicable modes:
Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the
Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed.
With Auto Bracket
[Step]: [3 •1/3], [Sequence]: [0/ s/r ]
1Set the drive mode dial to [ ] .
2Focus on the subject and take a picture.
A Auto Bracket indication
•If you press and hold the shutter button, the number of pictures that
you set is taken.
•The Auto Bracket indication...")
155 Recording Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket Applicable modes: Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed. With Auto Bracket [Step]: [3 •1/3], [Sequence]: [0/ s/r ] 1Set the drive mode dial to [ ] . 2Focus on the subject and take a picture. A Auto Bracket indication •If you press and hold the shutter button, the number of pictures that you set is taken. •The Auto Bracket indication...
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∫Changing the settings for [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] and [Sequence] in Auto
Bracket
1Select [Auto Bracket] in the [Rec] menu. (P37)2Press 3/4 to select [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] or [Sequence] and then
press 1.
3Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
•
You can take one picture at a time when set to [ ].
•You can continuously take pictures up to set numbers when set to [ ].•Exit the menu after it is set.
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∫Changing the settings for [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] and [Sequence] in Auto
Bracket
1Select [Auto Bracket] in the [Rec] menu. (P37)2Press 3/4 to select [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] or [Sequence] and then
press 1.
3Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
•
You can take one picture at a time when set to [ ].
•You can continuously take pictures up to set numbers when set to [ ].•Exit the menu after it is set.
•When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after...")
156 Recording ∫Changing the settings for [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] and [Sequence] in Auto Bracket 1Select [Auto Bracket] in the [Rec] menu. (P37)2Press 3/4 to select [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] or [Sequence] and then press 1. 3Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. • You can take one picture at a time when set to [ ]. •You can continuously take pictures up to set numbers when set to [ ].•Exit the menu after it is set. •When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after...
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Applicable modes:
1Set the drive mode dial to [ ] .
2Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then
press it fully to take the picture.
AWhen self-timer is set to [ ].•A picture is not taken until the subject is brought into focus.
Focus and exposure will be set when the shutter button is
pressed halfway.
•If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a picture
even when the subject is not focused, set [Focus/Release Priority] in the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64911/w300_dmc-gh3_en_adv_om_d-156.png "Page 157
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Recording
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Applicable modes:
1Set the drive mode dial to [ ] .
2Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then
press it fully to take the picture.
AWhen self-timer is set to [ ].•A picture is not taken until the subject is brought into focus.
Focus and exposure will be set when the shutter button is
pressed halfway.
•If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a picture
even when the subject is not focused, set [Focus/Release Priority] in the...")
157 Recording Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Applicable modes: 1Set the drive mode dial to [ ] . 2Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. AWhen self-timer is set to [ ].•A picture is not taken until the subject is brought into focus. Focus and exposure will be set when the shutter button is pressed halfway. •If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a picture even when the subject is not focused, set [Focus/Release Priority] in the...
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Using the [Rec] Menu
For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P37.
•
[Photo Style], [Metering Mode], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution] and [Digital Zoom] are common to
both the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu . Changing these settings in one of these
menus is reflected in other menu.
Applicable modes:
6 effects can be selected to match the image you wish to record. It is possible to adjust the
items such as color or picture quality of the effect to your desire.
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Using the [Rec] Menu
For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P37.
•
[Photo Style], [Metering Mode], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution] and [Digital Zoom] are common to
both the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu . Changing these settings in one of these
menus is reflected in other menu.
Applicable modes:
6 effects can be selected to match the image you wish to record. It is possible to adjust the
items such as color or picture quality of the effect to your desire.
¢ This is disabled...")
158 Recording Using the [Rec] Menu For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P37. • [Photo Style], [Metering Mode], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution] and [Digital Zoom] are common to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu . Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu. Applicable modes: 6 effects can be selected to match the image you wish to record. It is possible to adjust the items such as color or picture quality of the effect to your desire. ¢ This is disabled...
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∫Adjusting the picture quality
•Picture quality cannot be adjusted in the Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode.
1Press 2/1 to select the type of Photo Style.
•In Scene Guide Mode, you cannot select the photo style.
2Press 3/4 to select the items, and then press 2/1 to adjust.
•
Registered settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off.•If you adjust the picture quality, [ _] is displayed beside the Photo Style icon on the screen.•Color can be changed by [Saturation] when...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64911/w300_dmc-gh3_en_adv_om_d-158.png "Page 159
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∫Adjusting the picture quality
•Picture quality cannot be adjusted in the Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode.
1Press 2/1 to select the type of Photo Style.
•In Scene Guide Mode, you cannot select the photo style.
2Press 3/4 to select the items, and then press 2/1 to adjust.
•
Registered settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off.•If you adjust the picture quality, [ _] is displayed beside the Photo Style icon on the screen.•Color can be changed by [Saturation] when...")
159 Recording ∫Adjusting the picture quality •Picture quality cannot be adjusted in the Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode. 1Press 2/1 to select the type of Photo Style. •In Scene Guide Mode, you cannot select the photo style. 2Press 3/4 to select the items, and then press 2/1 to adjust. • Registered settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off.•If you adjust the picture quality, [ _] is displayed beside the Photo Style icon on the screen.•Color can be changed by [Saturation] when...
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Recording
Applicable modes:
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback
method.
•
The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P299)
Applicable modes:
Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the
pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.
•
When [Ex. Tele Conv.] (P120) is set, [ ] is displayed on the picture sizes of each aspect ratio
except...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64911/w300_dmc-gh3_en_adv_om_d-159.png "Page 160
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Recording
Applicable modes:
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback
method.
•
The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P299)
Applicable modes:
Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the
pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.
•
When [Ex. Tele Conv.] (P120) is set, [ ] is displayed on the picture sizes of each aspect ratio
except...")
160 Recording Applicable modes: This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. • The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P299) Applicable modes: Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. • When [Ex. Tele Conv.] (P120) is set, [ ] is displayed on the picture sizes of each aspect ratio except...