Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh3 Owners Manual
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•Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter function.
When selecting [š], [Ø ]
Position and size of the AF area can be changed.
1Select [ š] or [Ø ] and press 4.
•AF area setting screen is displayed.
2Press 3/4 /2 /1 to move the AF area.
•AF area can also be moved by touching the subject.•Press [DISP.] to return the AF area to the center of the screen.
3Rotate the rear dial to change the size of AF area frame.
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•Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter function.
When selecting [š], [Ø ]
Position and size of the AF area can be changed.
1Select [ š] or [Ø ] and press 4.
•AF area setting screen is displayed.
2Press 3/4 /2 /1 to move the AF area.
•AF area can also be moved by touching the subject.•Press [DISP.] to return the AF area to the center of the screen.
3Rotate the rear dial to change the size of AF area frame.
•It can be changed to 4 different sizes.•The area size can also...")
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When selecting [ ]
You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen.
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The focus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen.
1Select [ ] and press 4.
2Press 3/4 /2 /1 to set the focus position and then press
[MENU/SET].
•
The assist screen is enlarged to approximately 5 times original
size.
•The assist screen can also be displayed by touching the subject.
3Press 3/4 /2 /1 to align the subject on the cross point of the crosshair in the
center of the screen.
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When selecting [ ]
You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen.
•
The focus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen.
1Select [ ] and press 4.
2Press 3/4 /2 /1 to set the focus position and then press
[MENU/SET].
•
The assist screen is enlarged to approximately 5 times original
size.
•The assist screen can also be displayed by touching the subject.
3Press 3/4 /2 /1 to align the subject on the cross point of the crosshair in the
center of the screen.
• The...")
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Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Applicable modes:
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.
1Set the focus mode lever to [MF].
2Rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus
on the subject.
AApproximate indicator of ¶ (infinity)
•When the focus ring is rotated, display is switched to the assist
screen and the image is enlarged (MF Assist B). You can
change the display...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64911/w64_dmc-gh3_en_adv_om_d-147.png "Page 148
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Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Applicable modes:
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.
1Set the focus mode lever to [MF].
2Rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus
on the subject.
AApproximate indicator of ¶ (infinity)
•When the focus ring is rotated, display is switched to the assist
screen and the image is enlarged (MF Assist B). You can
change the display...")
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∫Displaying the MF Assist
•It is displayed by rotating the focus ring or touching the screen. (In the Creative Control Mode
[Miniature Effect], MF Assistance cannot be displayed by touching the screen)
•It can also be displayed by pressing [ ] to display the setup screen for the enlarged area,
deciding the area to enlarge using the cursor button, and then pressing [MENU/SET].
•It will switch to the setting screen for the enlarged area by pressing the cursor button when the
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∫Displaying the MF Assist
•It is displayed by rotating the focus ring or touching the screen. (In the Creative Control Mode
[Miniature Effect], MF Assistance cannot be displayed by touching the screen)
•It can also be displayed by pressing [ ] to display the setup screen for the enlarged area,
deciding the area to enlarge using the cursor button, and then pressing [MENU/SET].
•It will switch to the setting screen for the enlarged area by pressing the cursor button when the
[Direct Focus...")
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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...")
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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/w64_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....")
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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.
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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...")
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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)...")
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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
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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...")
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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...")
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 picture and then press shutter button fully. AAE Lock indication •When [AE LOCK] is set, after pressing the shutter button halfway to focus, press the shutter button fully. ∫AF/AE Lock Locking of the focus and exposure can be set in [AF/AE Lock] in the [Custom] menu. ItemSettings [AE LOCK]Only the exposure is locked. •[AEL], aperture value, the shutter speed light when the exposure is set. [AF LOCK]Only the focus is locked. •[AFL], the focus indication, aperture value, the shutter speed light when the subject is focused. [AF/AE LOCK]Both focus and exposure are locked. •[AFL], [AEL], the focus indication, aperture value and the shutter speed light when the subject is focused and the exposure is set. [AF-ON]Auto Focus Mode is activated. AEL AEL60 2.8 A
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. Once you cancel the AF lock during the recording, the AF lock cannot be reactivated. •The exposure is set, even if the brightness of the subject changes.•The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is locked. •Program Shift can be set even when AE is locked.
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 burst speed and then press [MENU/SET]. [SH] (Super high speed)[H] (High speed)[M] (Middle speed)[L] (Low speed) Burst speed (pictures/second) 2 0642 Live View during Burst Mode None None Available Available ¢ 1With RAW files — 18¢2, 3 Without RAW files Max. 80 Depends on the capacity of the card¢3 ¢ 1 Number of recordable pictures ¢ 2 Depending on the recording conditions, the number of frames in a burst may be reduced. (For example, when [i.Resolution] of the recording menu is set to [EXTENDED], the number of frames in a burst may be reduced) ¢ 3 Pictures can be taken until the capacity of the card becomes full. However the burst speed will become slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the aspect ratio, the picture size, the setting for the quality and the type of card used. •The Burst Mode speed may become slower depending on the following settings. –[Picture Size] (P160) /[Quality] (P161)/[Sensitivity] (P134)/[Focus Mode] (P142)/[Focus/ Release Priority] (P55) •Refer to P161 for information about RAW files. AFS AFSH A
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) when you want to keep the shutter button pressed fully while taking pictures in Burst Mode. Refer to P268 for information about the remote shutter. •When the burst speed is set to [SH] or [H] (when [Focus Mode] is [AFS] or [MF]), the exposure and White Balance are fixed at the settings used for the first picture for the subsequent pictures as well. Depending on the brightness of the subject, the second picture and subsequent pictures may be brighter or darker. When the bu rst speed is set to [H] (when [Focus Mode] is [AFF] or [AFC]), [M] or [L], they are adjusted each time you take a picture. •Since the shutter speed becomes slower in dark places, the burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower. •Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat the recording of pictures. •It may take time to save pictures taken in Burst Mode on the card. If you take pictures continuously while saving, the maximum number of recordable pictures decreases. For continuous shooting, use of a high speed memory card is recommended. •The Burst Mode is disabled in the following cases.–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/ [Soft Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode)–[Miniature Effect]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode)–When White Balance Bracket is set–When recording motion pictures–When recording using the flash–When [HDR] is set to [ON]–[Multi Exp.] –When using [Time Lapse Shot]•[SH] of the Burst Mode is not available in the following cases.–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] –[Shutter Delay] Focus ModeFocus/Release PriorityFocus AFS [FOCUS] At the first picture [RELEASE] AFF/AFC ¢ 1[FOCUS] Normal focusing¢2 [RELEASE] Predicted focusing¢3 MF —Focus set with Manual Focus
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 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 or turn the camera off before all the pictures that you set are taken. 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture d0EV j1/3 EV i1/3 EV AFSAFS A
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 setting the Exposure Compensation range, the pictures taken are based on the selected Exposure Compensation range. •The exposure may be compensated incorrectly, depending on the brightness of the subject.•When taking pictures continuously using Auto Bracket with [i.Resolution] set to [EXTENDED], it may take time to record all the set number of pictures. •Auto Bracket is disabled in the following cases.–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/ [Soft Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode)–[Miniature Effect]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode) –When White Balance Bracket is set.–When recording motion pictures–When recording using the flash –When [HDR] is set to [ON]–[Multi Exp.]–When using [Time Lapse Shot] ItemSettings [Single/Burst Settings] [ ] (single) [ ] (burst) [Step] [3•1/3] (3 pictures) [3•2/3] (3 pictures) [3•1] (3 pictures) [5•1/3] (5 pictures) [5•2/3] (5 pictures) [5•1] (5 pictures) [7•1/3] (7 pictures) [7•2/3] (7 pictures) [7•1] (7 pictures) [Sequence] [0/ `/_ ] [ ` /0/ _]
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 [Custom] menu to [RELEASE]. (P55) •The self-timer indicator B blinks and the shutter is activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds). •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-timer1Select [Self Timer] in the [Rec] menu. (P37)2Press 3/4 to select the mode and then press [MENU/SET]. • Exit the menu after it is set. •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 vary slightly when the [ ] is selected.•It cannot be set to [ ] in the following conditions.–When White Balance Bracket is set–[Multi Exp.]•Self-timer is disabled in the following cases.–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–When recording motion pictures ItemSettings Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed. After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 seconds intervals. Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed. •When using a tripod, etc., this setting is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button. A
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 when Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode is selected. •In Intelligent Auto ( or ) Mode, the setting will be reset to [Standard] when the camera is switched to another Recording Mode or this unit is turned on and off. •In Scene Guide Mode, a photo style which matches each scene is fixed. [Photo Style] SettingsDescription of settings [Standard]This is the standard setting. [Vivid]¢Brilliant effect with high saturation and contrast. [Natural]¢Soft effect with low saturation. [Monochrome]Monochrome effect with no color shades. [Scenery]¢An effect appropriate for sceneries with vivid blue skies and greens. [Portrait]¢An effect appropriate for portraits with a healthy and beautiful skin tone. [Custom]¢Use the setting registered in advance.
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 [Monochrome] is selected. 3Press 4 to select [Custom setting] and then press [MENU/SET]. •Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.•Setting can be registered in [Custom]. ItemEffect [Contrast] [ r ] Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [ s ] Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [Sharpness][ r ] The picture is sharply defined. [s ] The picture is softly focused. [Saturation][r ] The colors in the picture become vivid. [s ] The colors in the picture become natural. [Noise Reduction] [r ] The noise reduction effect is enhanced. Picture resolution may deteriorate slightly. [ s ] The noise reduction effect is reduced. You can obtain pictures with higher resolution. ±0±0±0±0 S-5 0+5 6HW&XVWRPVHWWLQJ 6WDQGDUG S
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 for [L]. •The picture size will be fixed to [S] when [Burst Rate] is set to [SH]. [Aspect Ratio] SettingsDescription of settings [ X ] [Aspect Ratio] of a 4:3 TV [Y ] [Aspect Ratio] of a 35 mm film camera [W ] [Aspect Ratio] of a high-definition TV, etc. [] Square aspect ratio [Picture Size] When the aspect ratio is [ X]. When the aspect ratio is [ Y]. SettingsImage sizeSettingsImage size (16M) 4608k3456 (14M) 4608k3072 (8M) 3264k2448 (7M) 3264k2176 (4M) 2336k1752 (3.5M) 2336k1560 When the aspect ratio is [ W]. When the aspect ratio is [ ]. SettingsImage sizeSettingsImage size (12M) 4608k2592 (12M) 3456k3456 (6M) 3264k1840 (6M) 2448k2448 (2M) 1920k1080 (3M) 1744k1744