Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh3 Owners Manual

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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 reflection may occur within the lens. The 
lens hood reduces the inclusion of unwanted  light in the recorded images and lowers the 
drop in contrast. The lens hood cuts off exce ss lighting and improves the picture quality.
To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens 
(H-HS12035, H-VS014140)
•
When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, attach the lens 
hood to the lens in the reverse direction.
•Hold the short sides of the flower shaped lens hood when attaching or 
detaching it.
Detaching the lens
Attaching the Lens Hood
Insert the lens hood into the lens 
with the short sides at the top and 
bottom, and turn in the direction 
of the arrow until it stops.
A Fitting to the mark.
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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 check that it will 
not come out.
•Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the 
other side of the shoulder strap.
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•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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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 requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that 
these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are 
not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit 
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a 
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Charging
1Connect the AC mains lead.
2Attach the battery paying attention to the 
direction of the battery until it clicks.
•The [CHARGE] indicator  A lights up and charging begins. 
						

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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 temperature of between 10 oC and 30 oC (50  oF and 86  oF).
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
∫ Charging time
•
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. 
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging 
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a 
long time may be longer than normal.
∫ Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the screen.
•
The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status 
indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. 
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the 
resulting heat generated.
•The battery can be recharged  even when it still has some charge left, but it is not 
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully 
charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
Charging time Approx. 220 min 
						

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∫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 Stabilizer function, 
set the Optical Image Stabilizer to [ ])
•Recording once every 30 seconds  using full flash every second recording.
•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery 
decreases.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. 
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures 
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the 
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number 
of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 540 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 270 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-VS014140) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 500 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 250 min 
						

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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
Actual recordable time Approx. 120 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-VS014140) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 220 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 110 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 recorded continuously without a pause even when its 
file size exceeds 4 GB, the recorded content is played back with multiple files.
∫ Playback (when using the monitor)
•
The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable 
pictures is reduced.
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes–When flash is used repeatedly
•When the operating time of the camera become s extremely short even after properly charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used
Recordable time Approx. 220 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 110 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-VS014140) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 200 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 100 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used
Playback timeApprox. 460 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-VS014140) is used
Playback timeApprox. 370 min 
						

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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: Close the battery door.
2: Slide the release lever in the  direction of the arrow.
•Confirm that there is no foreign matter adhered on the inner side (rubber seal) of the battery 
door.
•Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after 
being charged.)
•The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•Before removing the battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off 
completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be 
damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
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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.
•Before removing the card, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off 
completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be 
damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)