Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh3 Owners Manual

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Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can be set 
up according to your preferences. Also, it is possible to register the modified settings.
[Custom]
[Cust.Set Mem.]Registers the current camera settings as custom set.P115
[AF/AE Lock]Sets the fixed content for focusing and exposure when 
the AF/AE lock is on.P151
[AF/AE Lock Hold]This will set the operation of [AF/AE LOCK] button 
when taking a picture with fixed focus or exposure.P53
[Shutter AF]Set whether or not the focus is adjusted automatically 
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.P53
[Half Press Release]The shutter will immediately fire when the shutter 
button is pressed halfway.P53
[AFS/AFF]Assigns [AFS] or [AFF] to [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode 
lever.P54
[Quick AF]Speeds up the focusing that takes place when you 
press the shutter button.P54
[Eye Sensor AF]The camera automatically adjusts the focus when the 
eye sensor is active.P67
[Pinpoint AF Time]Sets the time for which the screen is enlarged when the 
shutter button is pressed halfway with Auto Focus 
Mode set to [ ].P54
[AF Assist Lamp]
AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the 
shutter button is pressed half-way making it easier for 
the camera to focus when recording in low light 
conditions.
P55
[Direct Focus Area]Moves the AF area or MF assist using the cursor 
button when recording.P147,
P149
[Focus/Release Priority]It will set so no picture can be taken when it is out of 
focus.P55
[AF+MF]You can set the focus manually after the automatic 
focus has finished.P56
[MF Assist]Sets the display method of MF Assist (enlarged 
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[MF Guide]When you set the focus manually, an MF guide that 
allows you to check the direction to achieve focus is 
displayed.P148
[Histogram]This allows you to set either to display or not display 
the histogram.P57
[Guide Line]This will set the pattern of guide lines displayed when 
taking a picture.P57
[Highlight]When the Auto Review function is activated or when 
playing back, white saturated areas appear blinking in 
black and white.P58
[Constant Preview]You can check the effects of the chosen aperture and 
shutter speed on the recording screen in Manual 
Exposure Mode.P90
[Expo.Meter]Set whether or not to display the exposure meter.P58
[LVF Disp.Style]This will set the display style of the Live Viewfinder.P73
[Monitor Disp. Style]This will set the display style of the monitor.P72
[Monitor Info. Disp.]Display the recording information screen. (P72) P59
[Rec Area]This changes the angle of view during motion picture 
recording and still picture recording.P59
[Remaining Disp.]This will switch display between the number of 
recordable pictures and available recording time.P59
[Auto Review]Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after 
taking the still picture.P59
[Fn Button Set]You can assign various recording and other functions 
to the function button.P42
[Q.MENU]Switch the setting method of Quick Menu.P59
[Dial Set.] Changes the operation methods of the front dial and 
rear dial.P60
[Video Button]Enables/disables the motion picture button.P60
[Power Zoom Lens]Sets the screen display and lens operations when 
using an interchangeable lens that is compatible with 
power zoom (electrically operated zoom).P61 
						

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This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and 
set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera.
You can also configure the settings of Wi-Fi related functions.
[Eye Sensor]Enable or disable the eye s ensor. You can also set the 
sensitivity of the eye sensor.P62
[Touch Settings]Enables/disables the Touch operation.P62
[Touch Scroll]This allows you to set the speed of continuously 
forwarding or rewinding pictures using touch operation.P62
[Menu Guide]Set the screen that is displayed when the mode dial is 
set to   and  .P63
[Shoot w/o Lens]Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when 
no lens is attached to the main body.P63
[Setup]
[Clock Set]Setting Date/Time.P35
[World Time]Sets the times for the region where you live and your 
holiday destination.P45
[Travel Date]Departure date and return date of the trip as well as the 
name of the travel destination can be set.P46
[Wi-Fi]Configure the each setting for Wi-Fi functions.P244
[Beep]Set the volume for electronic noises and the electronic 
shutter noise.P46
[Speaker Volume]Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.P47
[Headphone Volume]Adjust the volume of when connected headphone 
(optional) from 16 levels.P47
[Monitor Display]/
[Viewfinder]Brightness, color, or red or blue tint of the Monitor/Live 
Viewfinder is adjusted.P47
[Monitor Luminance]Set the monitor brightness to suit the amount of 
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[Economy]Suppresses the unit’s power consumption to prevent 
the battery from being run down.P48
[Battery Use Priority]When batteries are inserted to both this unit and the 
battery grip, you can set that which battery should be 
used first.P268
[USB Mode]Sets the communication method when connecting 
using the USB connection cable (supplied).P48
[Output]This sets how the unit connects to a television etc.P49
[VIERA Link]Equipment that supports the VIERA Link will connect 
automatically.P50
[3D Playback]Set the output method for 3D pictures.P50
[Menu Resume]Stores the location of the last-used menu item for each 
menu.P51
[Menu Background]Set the background color for the menu screen.P51
[Menu Information]Descriptions of menu items or their settings are 
displayed on the menu screen.P51
[Language]Set the language displayed on the screen.P51
[Version Disp.]This enables the firmware versions of the camera and 
lens to be checked.P51
[No.Reset]Returns the image file number to 0001.P51
[Reset]The [Rec] or [Setup]/[Custom] menu settings are reset 
to the initial settings.P51
[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]Reset all settings in the [Wi-Fi] menu to factory default 
settings. (excluding [LUMIX CLUB] )P52
[Pixel Refresh]It will perform optimisation of imaging device and 
image processing.P52
[Sensor Cleaning]Dust reduction to blow off the debris and dust that have 
affixed to the front of the imaging device is performed.P52
[Format]The card is formatted.P52 
						

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This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. of recorded pictures.
[Playback]
[2D/3D Settings]Switches the playback method for 3D images.P192
[Slide Show]Selects the type etc. of the images and plays back in 
order.P192
[Playback Mode]Selects the type etc. of the images and plays back only 
particular images.P194
[Location Logging]The location information (longitude/latitude) acquired 
by the smartphone/tablet can be sent to the camera 
and written in images.P195
[Title Edit]Input texts (comments) on the recorded pictures.P196
[Text Stamp]Stamps the recorded pictures with recording date and 
time, names, travel destination, travel date, etc.P197
[Video Divide]Splits the recorded motion picture in two.P199
[Resize]Reduces the image size (number of pixels).P200
[Cropping]Crops the recorded image.P201
[Rotate]Rotate pictures manually in 90o steps.P202
[Rotate Disp.]This mode allows you to display pictures vertically if 
they were recorded holding the camera vertically.P202
[Favorite]Marks can be added to images, and images can be set 
as favorites.P203
[Print Set]Sets the images for printing and the number of prints.P204
[Protect]Protects images to prevent deletion by mistake.P205
[Face Rec Edit]Removes or changes information relating to personal 
identity.P206 
						

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Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures (P286–300 ).
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The battery is exhausted.•Charge the battery.•If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted. > Turn the camera off frequently by using the [Economy] etc.  (P48)
•If you connect to a TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable (optional) and turn 
the TV off with the remote control for the TV, this unit is also turned off.
> If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to [OFF].  (P50)
•Insert the battery securely all the way in. (P29)
•Is a Wi-Fi connection being used for a long period of time? The battery can become flat quickly 
when connected to Wi-Fi.
> Turn the camera off frequently by using the [Economy] etc.  (P48)
•Is the subject focused?
> [Focus/Release Priority] is set to [FOCUS] at the time of purchase, and so you cannot take 
pictures until the subject is in focus. If you w ant to be able to take a picture when you press 
the shutter button fully even if the subject is not focused, set [Focus/Release Priority] in the 
[Custom] menu to [RELEASE].  (P55)
If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset]  (P51) on the 
[Setup] menu .
Battery and power source
The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.
The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.
This unit is turned off automatically.
The battery door does not close.
The battery becomes flat too quickly.
Recording
Taking pictures is not possible.
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•Picture might look whitish when lens or image sensor gets dirty with fingerprints or similar.> If the lens is dirty turn the camera off and then gently wipe the lens surface with a soft, dry 
cloth.
> Refer to P302 when the image sensor gets dirty.
> Check that the exposure is correctly compensated.  (P133)
•Is the AE Lock (P151) applied incorrectly?
> Cancel the settings of White Balance Bracket  (P139).
•Is the self-timer  (P157) set to [ ]?
•The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera.  (P69)•There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly.  (P117)
•Is [Focus/Release Priority] in the [Custom] menu set to [RELEASE]?  (P55)
In this case, the picture may not be properly focused even if [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC] in Focus 
Mode is set.
•Is [Shutter AF] in the [Custom] menu set to [OFF]?  (P53)•Is the AF Lock (P151) applied incorrectly?
•The shutter speed will become slower and the Optical Image Stabilizer function may not work 
properly when taking pictures especially in dark places.
> We recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking pictures.  (P65)
> We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer  (P157) when taking pictures with a slow 
shutter speed.
•Are you using a lens which supports the Stabilizer function?  (P19)
•Is there any memory remaining on the card?
The recorded picture is whitish.
The recorded picture is too bright or dark.
Multiple pictures are taken at one time.
The subject is not focused properly.
The recorded picture is blurred. The Optical Image Stabilizer is not effective.
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•Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow?
([Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures 
indoors etc. noise will appear.)> Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P134)
> Increase the setting for [Noise Reduction] in [Photo Style] or lower the setting for each of 
the items other than [Noise Reduction].  (P159)
> Take pictures in bright places.
> Set the [Long Shtr NR]  to [ON].  (P169)
•Is the [Picture Size]  (P160)  or the [Quality]  (P161)  set low?•Is the [Digital Zoom] set?  (P119)
•Stripes may appear in high ISO sensitivity or depending on the lens you use.
> Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P134)
•When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture, etc., increasing the shutter speed 
may introduce slight changes to brightness and color. These are a result of the characteristics 
of the light source and do not indicate a malfunction.
•When recording subjects in extremely bright lo cations or recording under fluorescent lighting, 
LED lighting fixture, mercury lamp, sodium lighting, etc., the colors and screen brightness may 
change or horizontal striping may appear on the screen.
The recorded picture looks rough.
Noise appears on the picture.
Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighting and 
LED lighting fixture.
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This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup 
sensors.
This is not a malfunction.
•When you see noticeable flicker or striping while recording a motion picture, 
you can reduce the flicker or striping by setting up [Flkr Decrease]  (P189) 
and fixing the shutter speed. It is possible to select a shutter speed from 
[1/50], [1/60], [1/100], or [1/120].
You can set the shutter speed manually in the Creative Video Mode.  (P184)
Stripes appear in high ISO sensitivity.
[When the interchangeable lens (H-H020) is used]
The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual 
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•There may be defective pixels in the image sensor. Perform [Pixel Refresh] (P52).
•Set the AF area to the distinctive color of the subject if there is a part that is different from the 
surrounding color.  (P144)
 
•Is your finger covering up the speaker?  (P11)
•You may not be able to record for a short while after turning this unit on when using a large 
capacity card.
•Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 4” or more for [AVCHD]/[MP4] motion picture 
recording, and use “Class 10” for [MOV].
•Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle.
> If recording stops even by using a card of the above specified SD Speed Class, or if you are 
using a card on which recording and deletion were repeated many times or a card 
formatted on a PC or another device, the data writing speed is decreasing. We recommend 
you make a backup, and then format  (P52).
•When recording a motion picture, the screen may go dark after a certain period to reduce 
battery consumption, but this will not affect the recorded motion picture.
•The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static 
electricity or electromagnetic waves etc. depending on the environment of the motion picture 
recording.
Bright spot not in subject is recorded.
Subject cannot be locked. (AF tracking not possible)
Operation sound is small.
Motion pictures
Recording motion pictures is not possible.
Motion picture recording stops in the middle.
When recording a motion picture, the screen may go dark.
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•Object seems to be warped slightly when the object moves across the image very fast, but this 
is because the unit is using MOS for the image sensor. This is not a malfunction.
•With recording in a quiet environment, depending on the lenses used, the sound of aperture 
and focus actions may be recorded in motion pictures. This is not a malfunction. Focus 
operation while recording motion pictures can be set to [OFF] with [Continuous AF] (P180).
•If you use the zoom function, buttons or dial s during motion picture recording, operational 
sounds may be recorded. Use of [Silent Operation] is recommended if you are concerned 
about operational sounds.  (P186)
•While recording motion pictures, plugging the aperture of the microphone with a finger may 
reduce the level of audio recording or audio may not record at all. Also be careful because the 
operation sound of lenses can easily be recorded at this time.
•Depending on the lens used, picture may be warp ed slightly or you may see colors along the 
edge depending on the zoom factor, due to the char acteristics of the lens. Also, the peripherals 
of the image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is 
used. This is not a malfunction.
•Is the flash closed? > Press the flash open button to open the flash.  (P123)
•The flash is activated 2 times. The interval between the first and second flash is longer when 
Red-Eye Reduction  (P125) is set so the subject should not move until the second flash is 
activated.
Object seems to be warped.
In motion pictures, abnormal clicking and buzzing sounds are recorded.
The recorded sound is very quiet.
Lens
Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent color is surrounding the subject.
Flash
The flash is not activated.
The flash is activated 2 times.