Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh3 Owners Manual

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Preparation
1Attach the lens cap.
2While pressing on the lens release button B, 
rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops 
and then remove.
•Always attach the body cap to the camera body so that dirt 
or dust does not get inside.
•Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact point does 
not get scratched.
•It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector (optional) to protect the 
lens surface when carrying.  (P269)
When recording into strong backlight, irregular...

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Preparation
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from 
dropping.
1Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder 
strap eyelet on the camera body.
A: Shoulder strap eyelet
2Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the 
ring in the direction of the arrow and then 
pass it through the stopper.
3Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the 
hole on the other side of the stopper.
4Pull the other side of the shoulder 
strap and then...

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Preparation
•Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.–Do not wrap the strap around your neck.–It may result in injury or accident.
•Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.–It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck. 

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Preparation
Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
•
Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets. Some of 
these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet 
the...

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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any 
problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after 
charging is completed.)
•
When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again 
in an ambient...

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Preparation
∫Recording still pictures (when using the Monitor/Viewfinder) 
(By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4  oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor/viewfinder is on.•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (4 GB).
•Using the supplied battery.•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
(When attaching an interchangeable lens compatib le with the Optical Image...

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∫Recording motion pictures (when using the monitor)
–[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/60i])
–[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/30p])
When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used
Recordable time Approx. 240 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 120 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-VS014140) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 220 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 110 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 240 min...

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–[MOV] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/60p])
•These times are for an ambient temperature of 23oC (73.4 o F) and a humidity of 50%RH. 
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as 
turning this unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or 
up to 4 GB.
•Though a [MOV] motion picture can be...

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Preparation
Inserting/Removing the Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.
1Slide the release lever in the direction 
of the arrow and open the battery 
door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.•If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
2Being careful about the battery 
orientation, insert all the way until 
you hear a locking sound and then 
check that it is locked by lever A. 
Pull the lever A in the direction of the 
arrow to remove the battery.
31:...

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Preparation
Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)
•Check that this unit is turned off.•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
1Slide the card door to open it.
2Push it securely all the way until you hear a 
“click” while being careful about the 
direction in which you insert it. 
To remove the card, push the card until it 
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
A: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
31: Close the card door.
2: Slide the card door to the end and then 
close it firmly....