Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh3 Owners Manual

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•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.•Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after 
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
•When the aspect ratio setting is different in still and motion pictures, the angle of view changes 
at the start of motion picture recording. When [Rec Area] (P59) is set to [ ], angle of view 
during motion picture recording is displayed.
•When the Extended Tele Conversion is used, the angle of view will change when the screen is 
switched between the still picture screen and motion picture screen, because the zoom factor is 
different between still pictures and motion pictures.  (P119)
•If you end motion picture recording after a short time when using [Miniature Effect] of the 
Creative Control Mode, the camera may go on recording for a certain period. Please continue 
to hold the camera until the recording finishes.
•The [Sensitivity] will be set to [AUTO] (for motion pictures) when recording motion pictures. 
Also, the ISO Limit Set will not operate.
•When recording a motion picture, [Stabilizer] will be fixed to [ ] even if it is set to [ ].
•It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (optional) when recording 
motion pictures.  (P269)
•If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor (optional) the power supply is cut off 
due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor (optional) is disconnected etc., the motion picture will 
not be recorded.
•Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases.
–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/ [Soft Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode)–[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode)–When using [Time Lapse Shot]
•It will be recorded in the following categories for certain Recording Modes. A motion picture 
recording matching each Recording Mode will be performed for the ones not listed below.
Selected Recording ModeRecording Mode while 
recording motion picture
•Program AE Mode
•Aperture-Priority AE Mode•Shutter-Priority AE Mode•Manual Exposure Mode
Normal motion picture
•[Clear in Backlight] (Scene Guide Mode)Portrait Mode
•[Clear Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/[Clear Night 
Portrait] (Scene Guide Mode)Low Light Mode 
						

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During HDMI output, you can record while monitoring motion 
pictures on the TV, etc.
Refer to P250 on how to connect with TV by using HDMI mini 
cable (optional).
∫ Switching the information displayed
You can change the display shown during HDMI output using 
[HDMI Info Display (Rec)] in [Output] (P49)  on the [Setup] menu.
You can record motion pictures while hearing the sounds that are being recorded by 
connecting a commercially available headphones to this unit.
∫ Switch the sound output method
Sound output method can be changed at [Headphone Sound] in the [Motion Picture] menu.
•Do not use the headphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.
Recording while monitoring camera images
[ON]:The camera display is output as is.
[OFF]:Only images are output.
Checking the sound while recording motion pictures
[REAL TIME]: Actual sound.
[REC SOUND]: Sound that is being recorded in motion pictures. 
						

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Recording still pictures while recording motion 
pictures
Applicable modes: 
Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (Simultaneous 
recording)
∫Setting motion picture and still picture priorities
Applicable modes: 
Recording method for the still pictures taken while recording a motion picture can be set 
with [Picture Mode] in the [Motion Picture] menu.
•
The picture aspect ratio will be fixed to [ W].•Simultaneous recording is not possible in the following cases:–When [Rec Mode] is set to [VGA/30p] in [MP4]
–When the [FHD/24p] or [FHD/24p/ ] is set [onl y when [ ] (still picture priorities) is set]
During motion picture recording, press the shutter 
button fully to record a still picture.
•Simultaneous recording indicator A is displayed while recording still 
pictures.
•Recording with the Touch Shutter function  (P70) is also available.
ItemSettings
(Motion picture 
priorities)
•Pictures will be recorded with a picture size of [S] (2 M). The picture 
quality may be different to [S] (2 M) of standard pictures.
•Only JPEG images are recorded when [Quality] is set to [ ], 
[ ] or [ ]. (When set to [ ], still pictures will be recorded 
in [Quality] of [ A].)
•Up to 40 still pictures can be ta ken during recording of the motion 
picture.
•In the Creative Control Mode [Miniature Effect], there may be a 
slight delay between fully pressing the shutter button and recording.
(Still picture priorities)
•Pictures will be recorded with the set picture size and quality.•The screen will go dark while recording pictures. A still picture will 
be recorded in the motion picture during that period, and audio is 
not recorded.
•Up to 10 still pictures can be recorded during recording of the 
motion picture.
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Recording motion pictures with manually set 
aperture value/shutter speed 
(Creative Video Mode)
Recording Mode: 
It is possible to manually change the aperture and shutter speed and record motion 
pictures.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Select [Exposure Mode] in the [Motion Picture] menu.  (P37)
3Press 3/4 to select [P], [A], [S] or [M], and then press [MENU/SET].
•The operation for changing the aperture value or shutter speed is the same as the 
operation for setting the mode dial to  ,  ,   or  .
4Start recording.
•Press the motion picture button or the shutter button to start recording a motion picture. 
(Still pictures cannot be taken.)
5Stop recording.
•Press the motion picture button or the shutter button to stop recording a motion picture.
•Aperture value–Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the 
aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
•Shutter speed–When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter 
speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
–Manually setting a higher shutter speed may increase the noise on-screen due to the higher 
sensitivity.
–When subjects are recorded in an extremely br ight place or under fluorescent/LED lighting, 
the color tone or brightness of the image may change, or horizontal stripes may appear on 
the screen. In that case, change the Recording Mode or manually adjust the shutter speed to 
1/60 or 1/100.
•The shutter speed varies depending on [Frame Rate].  (P185)•You can change the settings during the motion picture recording. In that case, operating sound 
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Change the number of frames recorded and record motion pictures in slow and fast motion.
1Select [Frame Rate] in the [Motion Picture] menu. (P37)2Press 3/4 /2 /1  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
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For example, when a motion picture is recorded for 10 seconds with [ ], the length of 
the recorded motion picture will be 5 seconds.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
•When [Frame Rate] is set to any of the options other than [OFF], the image quality is locked to 
the values below even when [Rec Mode]  is set to [AVCHD], [MP4], or [MOV].
•To playback or import the motion pictures re corded in slow and fast motion on equipment other 
than this unit, a compatible Blu-ray disc recorder or “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” is required.
•Audio is not recorded.•[Wind Cut], [Mic Level Disp.] and [Mic Level Adj.] in the [Motion Picture] menu cannot be used.
•We recommend using a tripod.•The recording time display used for playing back motion pictures recorded in slow and fast 
motion at the top right of the screen is different from the one used for normal motion pictures.
[ ]: Actual playback time
[ ]: Actual recording time of the motion picture during recording
Motion pictures in slow and fast motion
ItemSettings
[OFF] —
//Records 0.4 times, 0.48 times, and 0.8 times slower
//Records 1.6 times, 2.0 times, and 3.0 times faster
ItemSizeFrame rateBit rate
[FHD/24p]1920k108024p24 Mbps
40%48%80%
160%200%300%
200%
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The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is 
operated during the recording of a motion picture.
Using touch icons allows silent operation while recording motion pictures.
•
Set [Silent Operation] in the [Motion Picture] menu to [ON].
1Start recording.
2To u c h  [ ] .
3Touch icon to display the setting screen.
4Drag the slide bar to set.
•The speed of the zoom operation varies depending on 
the position you touch.
5Stop recording.
Minimizing operational sounds during motion picture recording
Zoom (When an interchangeable lens compatible with power 
zoom is used)
Aperture value
Shutter speed
Exposure Compensation
ISO sensitivity
Mic level adjustment
[ ]/[ ] changes the setting slowly
[ ]/[ ] changes the setting quickly
F
SS
ISO
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Setting the recording method of time code
Applicable modes: 
Time code represents the recording time by the units of hour, 
minute, second and frame, and can be used as a time scale for 
editing motion pictures. This unit automatically records time code 
during motion picture recording.
•
Time codes are not recorded on motion pictures recorded when the 
[Rec Mode] is set to [MP4].
1Select [Time Code] in the [Motion Picture] menu. (P37)
2Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
SettingsDescription of settings
[Time Code 
Display]Set whether or not the time code is displayed on the recording 
screen/playback screen.
[ON]/[OFF]
[Count Up]
Sets the time code count method.
[REC RUN]:
Counts the time code only when recording motion pictures.
[FREE RUN]:
Counts the time code even when not recording (including 
when this unit is turned off).
[Time Code Value]
Sets the start point (starting time) for the time code.
[Reset]:
Sets to 00:00:00:00 (hour: minute: second: frame)
[Manual Input]:
Manually input hour, minute, second and frame.
[Current Time]:
Sets hour, minute and second to current time and sets frame 
to 00.
[Time Code Mode]
Sets the time code recording method.
[DF] (Drop frame):
The camera modifies the difference between recorded time 
and time code. This method is used for producing TV 
programs and other situations where an exact time period 
needs to be recorded.
[NDF] (Non-drop frame):
Records the time code without drop frame. Used in image 
production, etc.
•
When [FHD/24p] or [FHD/24p/ ] is set, [Time Code Mode] is 
fixed to [NDF].
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Using the [Motion Picture] Menu
For details on [Motion Picture] 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.
–For details, refer to the explanation for the corresponding setting in the [Rec] menu.
•[Motion Picture] menu is not displayed in the following cases.–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/ [Soft Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode)–[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode)
•Refer to P177 for details.
•Refer to P177 for details.
Settings: [P]/[A]/[S]/[M]
•
Refer to P184 for details.
Settings: [OFF]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]
•
Refer to P185 for details.
Settings: [ ] (Motion picture priorities)/[ ] (Still picture priorities)
•
Refer to P183 for details.
[Rec Mode]
[Rec Quality]
[Exposure Mode]
[Frame Rate]
[Picture Mode]
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Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
•
Refer to P180 for details.
Settings: [Time Code Display]/[Count Up]/[Time Code Value]/[Time Code Mode]
•Refer to P187 for details.
Applicable modes: 
White saturated areas appear blinking in black and white.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
•
If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend compensating the exposure towards 
negative (P133) referring to the histogram (P57)  and then taking the picture. It may result in a 
better quality picture.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
•
Refer to P119  for details.
Applicable modes: 
The shutter speed can be fixed to reduce the flicker or striping in the motion picture.
Settings: [1/50]/[1/60]/[1/100]/[1/120]/[OFF]
[Continuous AF]
[Time Code]
[Rec Highlight]
[Ex. Tele Conv.]
[Flkr Decrease] 
						

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Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
•
Refer to P186 for details.
Applicable modes: 
Set whether or not the mic levels are displayed on the screen.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
•
Not available with [Miniature Effect] in Creative Control Mode.
Applicable modes: 
Adjust the sound input level to 19 different levels.
•
Not available with [Miniature Effect] in Creative Control Mode.
Applicable modes: 
Settings: [STEREO]/[SHOTGUN]
•
Refer to P267 for details.
[Silent Operation]
[Mic Level Disp.]
[Mic Level Adj.]
[Special Mic.]