Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh3 Owners Manual
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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].
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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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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].
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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/w64_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...")
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Recording
Using the [Rec] Menu
For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P37.
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[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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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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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.
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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/w64_dmc-gh3_en_adv_om_d-158.png "Page 159
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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.
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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.
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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.
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When [Ex. Tele Conv.] (P120) is set, [ ] is displayed on the picture sizes of each aspect ratio
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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...")
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Recording
Applicable modes:
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
¢1 If you delete a RAW file from the camera, the corresponding JPEG image will also be
deleted.
¢ 2 It is fixed to maximum recordable pixels ([L]) for each image aspect ratio.
•You can enjoy more advanced picture editing if you use RAW files. You can save RAW files in a
file format (JPEG, TIFF etc.) that can be displayed on your PC etc., develop them and edit them
using the software “SILKYPIX Developer...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64911/w64_dmc-gh3_en_adv_om_d-160.png "Page 161
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Recording
Applicable modes:
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
¢1 If you delete a RAW file from the camera, the corresponding JPEG image will also be
deleted.
¢ 2 It is fixed to maximum recordable pixels ([L]) for each image aspect ratio.
•You can enjoy more advanced picture editing if you use RAW files. You can save RAW files in a
file format (JPEG, TIFF etc.) that can be displayed on your PC etc., develop them and edit them
using the software “SILKYPIX Developer...")
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Recording
Applicable modes:
Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed.
Settings: [SH]/[H]/[M]/[L]
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Refer to P153 for details.
Settings: [Single/Burst Settings]/[Step]/[Sequence]
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Refer to P155 for details.
Settings: [ ]/[ ]/[ ]
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Refer to P157 for details.
[Metering Mode]
SettingsDescription of settings
[]
(Multiple) This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable
exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen
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Recording
Applicable modes:
Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed.
Settings: [SH]/[H]/[M]/[L]
•
Refer to P153 for details.
Settings: [Single/Burst Settings]/[Step]/[Sequence]
•
Refer to P155 for details.
Settings: [ ]/[ ]/[ ]
•
Refer to P157 for details.
[Metering Mode]
SettingsDescription of settings
[]
(Multiple) This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable
exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen
automatically. Usually,...")
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Recording
Applicable modes:
Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in
brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see.
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF]
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This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the lighting conditions.
•[HIGH], [STANDARD], or [LOW] represents the maximum range of effect.•In the following cases, [i.Dynamic] does not work:–When [HDR] is set to [ON]
Applicable modes:
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Recording
Applicable modes:
Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in
brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see.
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF]
•
This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the lighting conditions.
•[HIGH], [STANDARD], or [LOW] represents the maximum range of effect.•In the following cases, [i.Dynamic] does not work:–When [HDR] is set to [ON]
Applicable modes:
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Recording
Applicable modes:
You can shoot up to four exposures per image.
1Select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Decide on the composition, and take the first picture.
•After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway down to
take the next picture.
•Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] for
one of the following operations.
3Shooting the second, third, and fourth exposures.
•If [MENU/SET] is pressed while taking pictures, the photographed images are recorded,
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Recording
Applicable modes:
You can shoot up to four exposures per image.
1Select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Decide on the composition, and take the first picture.
•After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway down to
take the next picture.
•Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] for
one of the following operations.
3Shooting the second, third, and fourth exposures.
•If [MENU/SET] is pressed while taking pictures, the photographed images are recorded,
and...")
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Recording
Applicable modes:
You can set the recording start time, the recording interval and the number of pictures, and
automatically record subjects such as animals and plants as time elapses.
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Set the date and time settings in advance. (P35)
∫ Set the recording time/interval/number of pictures
1Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
[Time Lapse Shot]
ItemDescription of settings
[Start Time] [Now]
Starts the recording by fully-pressing the shutter button.
[Start Time
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Applicable modes:
You can set the recording start time, the recording interval and the number of pictures, and
automatically record subjects such as animals and plants as time elapses.
•
Set the date and time settings in advance. (P35)
∫ Set the recording time/interval/number of pictures
1Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
[Time Lapse Shot]
ItemDescription of settings
[Start Time] [Now]
Starts the recording by fully-pressing the shutter button.
[Start Time
Set]You...")
161 Recording Applicable modes: Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. ¢1 If you delete a RAW file from the camera, the corresponding JPEG image will also be deleted. ¢ 2 It is fixed to maximum recordable pixels ([L]) for each image aspect ratio. •You can enjoy more advanced picture editing if you use RAW files. You can save RAW files in a file format (JPEG, TIFF etc.) that can be displayed on your PC etc., develop them and edit them using the software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio” by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory on the CD-ROM (supplied). •The following effects are not reflected in RAW images: –[Photo Style]/[i.Dynamic]/[Red-Eye Removal]/[i.Resolution]/[Color Space] ([Rec] menu)–Scene Guide Mode–Creative Control Mode •[ ] images are recorded with a smaller data volume than [ ] or [ ]. [Quality] SettingsFile formatDescription of settings [A ] JPEG A JPEG image in which image quality was given priority.[ › ] A standard image quality JPEG image. This is useful for increasing the number of shots without changing the number of pixels. []RAW iJPEG You can record a RAW image and a JPEG image ([ A] or [ ›]) simultaneously.¢ 1[] []RAW You can only record RAW images.¢2
162 Recording Applicable modes: Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. Settings: [SH]/[H]/[M]/[L] • Refer to P153 for details. Settings: [Single/Burst Settings]/[Step]/[Sequence] • Refer to P155 for details. Settings: [ ]/[ ]/[ ] • Refer to P157 for details. [Metering Mode] SettingsDescription of settings [] (Multiple) This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this method. [] (Center weighted)This is the method used to focus on the subject on the center of the screen and measure the whole screen evenly. [] (Spot) This is the method to measure the subject in the spot metering target A . [Burst Rate] [Auto Bracket] [Self Timer]
163 Recording Applicable modes: Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see. Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF] • This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the lighting conditions. •[HIGH], [STANDARD], or [LOW] represents the maximum range of effect.•In the following cases, [i.Dynamic] does not work:–When [HDR] is set to [ON] Applicable modes: Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by using the Intelligent Resolution Technology. Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD] /[LOW]/[EXTENDED]/[OFF] • [EXTENDED] allows you to take natural pictures with a higher resolution.•The speed of burst and continuous recording becomes slower when [EXTENDED] is used.•When recording a motion picture, [EXTENDED] changes to [LOW]. [i.Dynamic] (Intelligent dynamic range control) [i.Resolution]
164 Recording Applicable modes: You can combine 3 pictures with different levels of exposure into a single picture with rich gradation. You can minimize the loss of gradations in bright areas and dark areas when, for example, the contrast between t he background and the subject is large. An image combined by HDR is recorded in JPEG. ∫ What Is HDR? HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and refers to a technique for expressing a wide contrast range. • Do not move the camera during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter button.•You cannot take the next picture until the combination of pictures is complete. •A moving subject may be recorded with unnatural blurs.•The angle of view becomes narrow slightly when [Auto Align] is set to [ON].•Flash is fixed to [ Œ] ([Forced Flash Off]).•[HDR] does not work for the pictures taken during a motion picture recording. •[HDR] is not available in the following cases.–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]–When using [Time Lapse Shot] [HDR] SettingsDescription of settings [ON]Records HDR pictures. [OFF]Does not record HDR pictures. [SET] [Dynamic Range] [AUTO]: Automatically adjusts the exposure range according to the differences between the bright and dark areas. [n1EV]/[n2EV]/[n3 EV]: Adjusts the exposure within the selected exposure parameters. [Auto Align] [ON]: Automatically corrects camera shake (jitter) and other problems that can cause the images to misalign. Recommended for use during hand-held shooting. [OFF]: Image misalignment not adjusted. Recommended when a tripod is used.
165 Recording Applicable modes: You can shoot up to four exposures per image. 1Select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2Decide on the composition, and take the first picture. •After taking the picture, press the shutter button halfway down to take the next picture. •Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] for one of the following operations. 3Shooting the second, third, and fourth exposures. •If [MENU/SET] is pressed while taking pictures, the photographed images are recorded, and the multiple exposure picture-taking session will be completed. 4Press 4 to select [Exit] and then press [MENU/SET]. •You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. ∫ About Automatic Gain Control setting Select [Auto Gain] on the screen shown in step1 and set it. ∫ Combining RAW images in the card On the screen shown in step 1, set [Overlay] to [ON]. After [Start], Images in the card will be displayed. Select the RAW images, press [MENU/SET], and continue recording. • [Overlay] is available only for RAW images taken with this unit. •Image is not recorded until completion.•The recording information displayed for pictures taken with multiple exposures is the recording information for the last picture taken. •Items shown in gray on the menu screen cannot be set during multiple exposures.•This operation is not available when using [Time Lapse Shot]. [Multi Exp.] [Next]: Advance to the next picture. [Retake]: Return to the first picture. [Exit]: Record the image of the first picture, and finish the multiple exposure picture-taking session. [ON]: The brightness level is adjusted according to the number of pictures taken and the pictures are superimpo sed over each other. [OFF]: Compensate the exposure to match th e subject so that all the superimposed exposure effects will be just right.([LW5HWDNH1H[W ([LW5HWDNH
166 Recording Applicable modes: You can set the recording start time, the recording interval and the number of pictures, and automatically record subjects such as animals and plants as time elapses. • Set the date and time settings in advance. (P35) ∫ Set the recording time/interval/number of pictures 1Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [Time Lapse Shot] ItemDescription of settings [Start Time] [Now] Starts the recording by fully-pressing the shutter button. [Start Time Set]You can set the time to start recording. Any time up to 24 hours ahead can be set. • Press 3/4/ 2/1 to set the start time (hour, minute), and then press [MENU/SET]. [Shooting Interval] [Image Count] You can set the second-scale recording interval from 1 second to 99 minutes 59 seconds. • Press 3/4/2 /1 to set the recording interval (minute, second), and then press [MENU/SET]. 1 to 9999 •Press 3/4/2/1 to set the number of pictures, and then press [MENU/SET].
167 Recording 2Press 3/4 to select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3Press the shutter button fully. •The recording starts automatically.•During recording standby, the power will turn off automatically if no operation is performed for a certain period. The Time Lapse Shot is continued even with the power turned off. When the recording start time arrives, the power turns on automatically. To turn on the power manually, press the shutter button halfway. •When the [Fn1] is pressed while this unit is turned on, it will display selection screen for pause or end. Operate in accordance with the screen. Also, when the [Fn1] is pressed while paused, it will display selection screen for pause or end. You can also restart from a pause by fully pressing the shutter button. •This function is not for use in a security camera. •If you leave the unit somewhere to perform [Time Lapse Shot], please be careful of theft.•Recording for long periods in cold places such as ski resorts or places at high altitude, or in warm, wet environments may cause a malfunction, so please be careful. •Recording may be skipped when the recording time is longer than the recording interval, such as long time exposure. •We recommend to use a fully charged battery. •[Time Lapse Shot] is paused in the following cases. During [Time Lapse Shot], you can replace the battery and the card, and then restart by turning on this unit. Turn off this unit when replacing the battery or the card. –When the charge on the battery runs out–When the number of recordable pictures drops to none–Turning the camera off •Do not connect the AV cable (optional), the HDMI mini cable (optional), or the USB connection cable (supplied) during Time Lapse Shooting. Applicable modes: The electronic shutter can reduce the picture bl ur. Moreover, you can take pictures without the shutter sound when the camera is used in a quiet location. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • Flash is fixed to [ Œ] ([Forced Flash Off]).•If a subject is moving or your hands are shaking, the subject may appear distorted on the picture taken. Use of a tripod is recommended. •Under the fluorescent lighting or LED lighting, etc., horizontal stripes may appear on the recorded pictures. •[Electronic Shutter] is disabled when [Burst Rate] is set to [SH].•You can turn off the shutter sound at [E-Shutter Vol] in [Beep]. (P46)•Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject when you use this function. Use at your own risk. [Electronic Shutter]
168 Recording Applicable modes: To reduce the influence of hand shake or shutter vibration, shutter is released after the specified time has passed. Settings: [8SEC]/[4SEC]/[2SEC]/[1SEC]/[OFF] • [Shutter Delay] is not available in the following cases.–When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH] –When [HDR] is set to [ON] •Refer to P125 for details. Applicable modes: When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • Only available when [AF Mode] is set to [ š] and Face Detection is active.•Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected. •[ ] is displayed on the icon when it is set to [ON]. [Shutter Delay] [Flash] Settings: [Firing Mode]/[Flash Mode]/[Flash Synchro]/[Flash Adjust.] / [Auto Exposure Comp.]/[Manual Flash Adjust.]/[Wireless Channel]/ [Wireless FP]/[Communication Light]/[Wireless Setup] [Red-Eye Removal]
169 Recording Applicable modes: You can adjust the ISO sensitivity settings for every 1/3 EV. ¢Only available when [Extended ISO] is set. •When the setting is changed from [1/3 EV] to [1 EV ], [Sensitivity] will be set to value closest to the value set during the [1/3 EV]. (Set value will not restore when the setting is changed back to [1/3 EV]. It will stay as the setting selected for [1 EV].) Applicable modes: Allows you to adjust the ISO from the minimum [ISO125] to the maximum [ISO25600]. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Applicable modes: The camera automatically removes noise that appears when the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures of night scenery etc. so you can take beautiful pictures. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • If you set [ON], the countdown screen is displayed when the shutter button is pressed. Do not move the camera at this time. After the countdown is finished, [Please wait...] is displayed for the same time as the selected shutter speed for signal processing. •We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slowed to take pictures.•In the following cases, [Long Shtr NR] does not work:–When recording motion pictures –When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH]–When [Electronic Shutter] is set to [ON] [ISO Increments] SettingsDescription of settings [1/3 EV] [L.125] ¢/[L.160 ]¢/[200 ]/[250 ]/[320 ]/[400]/[500 ]/[640 ]/[800 ]/[1000 ]/[1250 ]/[1600 ]/ [2000 ]/[2500 ]/[3200 ]/[4000 ]/[5000 ]/[6400 ]/[8000 ]/[10000 ]/[12800 ]/[H.16000]¢/ [H.20000]¢/[H.25600]¢ [1 EV] [L.125]¢/[200 ]/[400]/[800 ]/[1600 ]/[3200 ]/[6400 ]/[12800 ]/[H.25600]¢ [Extended ISO] [Long Shtr NR]
170 Recording Applicable modes: When the screen periphery darkens as a result of the lens characteristics, you can record pictures with the brightness of the screen periphery corrected. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the recording conditions.•Noise in the periphery of the picture may stand out with higher ISO sensitivity. •Correction is not possible in the following cases:–When recording motion pictures–Recording still pictures while recording a mo tion picture [only when set to [ ] (motion picture priorities)]. –When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH].•Depending on the lens used, [Shading Comp.] may not operate. Refer to the website for compatible lenses. Settings:[ZOOM]/[TELE CONV.]/[OFF] • Refer to P120 for details. Settings: [4 t]/[2t]/[OFF] • Refer to P119 for details. [Shading Comp.] [Ex. Tele Conv.] [Digital Zoom]