Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh3 Owners Manual

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About the Card
The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
∫ About the motion picture recording and SD speed class
Confirm the SD Speed Class (the speed standard regarding continuous writing) on a card 
label etc. when you record a motion picture. Use a card with SD Speed Class with 
“Class 4” or more for [AVCHD]/[MP4] motion  picture recording, and use “Class 10” for 
[MOV].
•
Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)
About cards that can be used with this unit
Remarks
SD Memory Card 
(8 MB to 2 GB)•SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory Card 
compatible equipment.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when 
using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
•This unit is compatible with UHS-I  standard SDHC/SDXC memory 
cards.
•Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
SDHC Memory Card 
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card 
(48 GB, 64 GB)
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Access to the card
The access indication displays red when pictures are being recorded on 
the card.
•
During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit 
off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional). Furthermore, do 
not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate 
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation 
again.
•Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, 
no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, 
delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original 
position.)
•The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, 
static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing 
important data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure 
proper operation.  (P52)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.  (P52)
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary 
data in advance.
Select [Format] in the [Setup] menu.  (P37)
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Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
Formatting the card (initialisation)
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∫About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording 
time
•
Switching between the display of number of recordable 
pictures and available recording time can be performed in 
the [Remaining Disp.]  (P59) in the [Custom] menu.
A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time
∫Number of recordable pictures
•[9999i ] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.
•Aspect ratio [ X], Quality [ A]
•Aspect ratio [ X], Quality [ ]
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording 
time
[Picture Size]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
L (16M) 220 900 3670 7160
M (8M)4101650 669013000
S (4M) 680 2750 11130 21490
[Picture Size]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
L (16M) 69270 1120 2220
M (8M) 81 320 1310 2580
S (4M)88 350 1420 2800
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∫Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
•[AVCHD]
•[MP4]
•[MOV]
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. 
(These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
•The number of recordable pictures and the ava ilable recording time varies depending on the 
subjects.
•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.
•The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.
[Rec Quality]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
[FHD/60p] 8m00s 36m00s 2h31m 5h6m
[FHD/60i]13m00s 1h00m4h8m8h25m
[FHD/30p]/
[FHD/24p] 9m00s 42m00s 2h56m
5h58m
[Rec Quality]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
[FHD/30p]11m00s 48m00s 3h21m 6h49m
[HD/30p]21m00s 1h33m 6h25m13h2m
[VGA/30p] 46m00s 3h25m 14h8m 28h42m
[Rec Quality]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
[FHD/60p]4m00s 20m00s 1h24m 2h51m
[FHD/30p/ ] 3m00s 14m00s 58m00s 1h59m
[FHD/30p]4m00s 20m00s 1h24m 2h51m
[FHD/24p/ ] 3m00s 14m00s 58m00s 1h59m
[FHD/24p]4m00s 20m00s 1h24m 2h51m
[HD/60p/ ] 3m00s 14m00s 58m00s 1h59m 
						

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
•The status indicator 1 lights when you turn 
this unit on.
•If the language select screen is not 
displayed, proceed to step4.
2Touch [Language Set].
3Select the language.
4Press [MENU/SET].
5Press  2/1 to select the items (year, 
month, day, hour, minute), and press 
3/ 4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination
•
You can cancel without setting the clock by 
pressing [ ].
To set the display order and the time 
display format.
•
To display the setting screen of the order/time, 
select [Style] and then press [MENU/SET].
6Press [MENU/SET] to set.
7Press [MENU/SET].
ON
OFF
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Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P37)
•The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even 
without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the 
built-in battery.)
•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the 
pictures with [Text Stamp] or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
•If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen 
of the camera.
Changing the Clock Setting 
						

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Setting the Menu
This camera offers menu selections that allow you to customize its operation to maximize 
your picture taking experience.
In particular, the [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s 
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
•
If you set [Menu Resume] (P51) in the [Setup] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last 
selected menu item when the camera was turned off.
It is set to [ON] at the time of purchase.
•When [Menu Information]  (P51) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], explanations of the menu 
items and settings are displayed on the menu screen.
•The menu can also be set by touching the screen.
Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [Quality] from [A] to [›]
1Press [MENU/SET].
Setting menu items
MenuDescription of settings
[Rec]
  (P158  to 176) This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and 
other aspects of the pictures you are recording.
[Motion Picture]
 
(P188  to 191) This menu lets you set the [Rec Mode], [Rec Quality], and 
other aspects for motion picture recording.
[Custom]
 
(P53  to 63) 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.
[Setup]
 
(P45  to 52) 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.
[Playback]
 
(P192  to 206) This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print 
Settings, etc. of recorded pictures. 
						

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•There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being 
used on the camera due to the specifications.
2Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the 
menu item and press  1.
•You can also select the menu item by rotating the rear dial or 
control dial.
•You can also move to the next screen by pressing [DISP.].
3Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the 
setting and press [MENU/SET].
•You can also select the setting by rotating the rear dial or 
control dial.
•Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it 
may be displayed in a different ways.
∫ Close the menu
Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.
∫ Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu.
1Press  2.2Press  3/4  to select [ ] or another of the menu toggle 
icons  A.
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You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating the front 
dial.
3Press  1.
•Select a menu item next and set it.
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Calling frequently-used menus instantly 
(Quick Menu)
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
•The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display 
style the camera is in.
1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick 
Menu.
2Rotate the front dial to select the menu item.
A Item
•Setting can also be performed by rotating the control dial.
3Rotate the rear dial to select the setting.
BSettings
4Press [Q.MENU] to exit the menu once the 
setting is complete.
•You can close the menu by pressing the shutter button 
halfway.
[Q.MENU]/[Fn2] button can be used in two ways, as [Q.MENU] or as [Fn2] (function 2). 
At the time of purchase, it is initially set to [Q.MENU].
•
Refer to P42  for details about the function button.
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•You can also set items by pressing the cursor buttons 3/4/2/1 .
On-monitor recording information in [ ] (Monitor style) 
(P72)
Select the item by pressing the [Q.MENU] button and rotating the 
control dial, and then select the setting by rotating the front /rear dial.
•You can also set with  3/4/2/1 and [MENU/SET].
∫ When operating the touch screen
1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.2Touch the menu item.3Touch the setting.
4Touch [Exit] to exit menu once the setting is completed.
•You can close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway.
AFS AFS
98AW B
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Fn
ISOAUTOWi-Fi
AUTO60
2.80AWB
AFS AFS
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