Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh3 Owners Manual
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•The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the
“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
•The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set.
If you set [World Time] to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in
the clock setting and the travel destination setting.
•The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The [Travel...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64911/w64_dmc-gh3_en_adv_om_d-45.png "Page 46
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•The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the
“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
•The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set.
If you set [World Time] to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in
the clock setting and the travel destination setting.
•The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The [Travel...")
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•Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [Sleep Mode].•To turn the monitor/viewfinder on again, press any button or touch the monitor.
•When the eye sensor automatic switching (P54) is activated, [Auto LVF/Monitor Off] is
canceled.
•[Economy] does not work in the following cases.
–When connecting to a PC or a printer–When recording or playing back motion pictures–During a slide show
–[Multi Exp.]•When using the AC adaptor (optio nal), [Sleep Mode] is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64911/w64_dmc-gh3_en_adv_om_d-47.png "Page 48
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•Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [Sleep Mode].•To turn the monitor/viewfinder on again, press any button or touch the monitor.
•When the eye sensor automatic switching (P54) is activated, [Auto LVF/Monitor Off] is
canceled.
•[Economy] does not work in the following cases.
–When connecting to a PC or a printer–When recording or playing back motion pictures–During a slide show
–[Multi Exp.]•When using the AC adaptor (optio nal), [Sleep Mode] is...")
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[Output]
This sets how the unit connects to a television etc.
[TV Aspect]:
Set to match the type of TV.W [16:9]:
When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
X [4:3]:
When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
•
This will work when the AV cable (optional) is connected.
[HDMI Mode]:
Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the
HDMI compatible high-definition TV connected with this unit using
the HDMI mini cable (optional). [AUTO]:
The output resolution is automatically set based on the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64911/w64_dmc-gh3_en_adv_om_d-48.png "Page 49
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[Output]
This sets how the unit connects to a television etc.
[TV Aspect]:
Set to match the type of TV.W [16:9]:
When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
X [4:3]:
When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
•
This will work when the AV cable (optional) is connected.
[HDMI Mode]:
Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the
HDMI compatible high-definition TV connected with this unit using
the HDMI mini cable (optional). [AUTO]:
The output resolution is automatically set based on the...")
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•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.•Refer to P252 for details.
•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.
•Refer to P248 for the method to play back 3D pictures in 3D.
[Output] (continued)
•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.•If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO],
match with the image format your TV can display, and select the
number of effective scanning lines. (Please read the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64911/w64_dmc-gh3_en_adv_om_d-49.png "Page 50
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•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.•Refer to P252 for details.
•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.
•Refer to P248 for the method to play back 3D pictures in 3D.
[Output] (continued)
•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.•If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO],
match with the image format your TV can display, and select the
number of effective scanning lines. (Please read the...")
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•You can select the background color from four colors.
•If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired
language.
•This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be checked.•[–. –] is displayed as the lens firmware when the lens is not mounted.
•Press [MENU/SET] on the version display screen to display information about the software on
the unit.
•The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.•A folder number...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64911/w64_dmc-gh3_en_adv_om_d-50.png "Page 51
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•You can select the background color from four colors.
•If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired
language.
•This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be checked.•[–. –] is displayed as the lens firmware when the lens is not mounted.
•Press [MENU/SET] on the version display screen to display information about the software on
the unit.
•The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.•A folder number...")
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•Always reset the camera when disposing or selling it to prevent personal information saved
within the camera from being misused.
•Always reset the camera after making a copy of personal information when sending the camera
in to be repaired.
¢ (Excluding [LUMIX CLUB] ) (P242)
•Imaging device and image processing is optimized when the camera is purchased. Use this
function when bright spots that do not exist in the subject get recorded.
•Turn the camera off and on after the pixels are...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64911/w64_dmc-gh3_en_adv_om_d-51.png "Page 52
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•Always reset the camera when disposing or selling it to prevent personal information saved
within the camera from being misused.
•Always reset the camera after making a copy of personal information when sending the camera
in to be repaired.
¢ (Excluding [LUMIX CLUB] ) (P242)
•Imaging device and image processing is optimized when the camera is purchased. Use this
function when bright spots that do not exist in the subject get recorded.
•Turn the camera off and on after the pixels are...")
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Setting your preferred operation methods
([Custom] Menu)
For details on how to select the [Custom] menu settings, refer to P37.
•
Refer to P115 for details.
•Refer to P151 for details.
[Cust.Set Mem.][ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]
[AF/AE Lock][AE LOCK]/[AF LOCK]/[AF/AE LOCK]/[AF-ON]
[AF/AE Lock Hold]
This will set the operation of [AF/AE LOCK] button when taking a
picture with fixed focus or exposure.
[ON]:The focus and the exposure remain fixed even if you
release [AF/AE LOCK] after pressing...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64911/w64_dmc-gh3_en_adv_om_d-52.png "Page 53
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Setting your preferred operation methods
([Custom] Menu)
For details on how to select the [Custom] menu settings, refer to P37.
•
Refer to P115 for details.
•Refer to P151 for details.
[Cust.Set Mem.][ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]
[AF/AE Lock][AE LOCK]/[AF LOCK]/[AF/AE LOCK]/[AF-ON]
[AF/AE Lock Hold]
This will set the operation of [AF/AE LOCK] button when taking a
picture with fixed focus or exposure.
[ON]:The focus and the exposure remain fixed even if you
release [AF/AE LOCK] after pressing...")
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•The battery will be consumed faster than usual.•Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.•The [Quick AF] feature is disabled in the following conditions:
–In Preview Mode–In low light situations–With lenses that only offer Manual Focus
–With some Four Third lenses that do not support contrast AF
•Refer to P67 for details.
[AFS/AFF]
The [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever (P142) can be used for
either [AFS] or [AFF].
[AFS]/[AFF]
[Quick AF]
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•The battery will be consumed faster than usual.•Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.•The [Quick AF] feature is disabled in the following conditions:
–In Preview Mode–In low light situations–With lenses that only offer Manual Focus
–With some Four Third lenses that do not support contrast AF
•Refer to P67 for details.
[AFS/AFF]
The [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever (P142) can be used for
either [AFS] or [AFF].
[AFS]/[AFF]
[Quick AF]
As long...")
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•If you enlarge an image by pressing [ ], the enlargement is maintained until you press [ ]
again.
•Refer to P148 for details.
[AF+MF]
It is possible to adjust focus manually after it was adjusted
automatically.
[ON]:When AF Lock is ON (press the shutter button halfway
with the [Focus Mode] set to [AFS] or set AF Lock
using [AF/AE Lock]), you can make fine adjustments
to the focus manually.
[OFF]
[MF Assist]
Sets the display method of MF Assist (enlarged screen).
[]
¢:
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•If you enlarge an image by pressing [ ], the enlargement is maintained until you press [ ]
again.
•Refer to P148 for details.
[AF+MF]
It is possible to adjust focus manually after it was adjusted
automatically.
[ON]:When AF Lock is ON (press the shutter button halfway
with the [Focus Mode] set to [AFS] or set AF Lock
using [AF/AE Lock]), you can make fine adjustments
to the focus manually.
[OFF]
[MF Assist]
Sets the display method of MF Assist (enlarged screen).
[]
¢:
Enlarge by...")
51 Preparation •You can select the background color from four colors. •If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired language. •This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be checked.•[–. –] is displayed as the lens firmware when the lens is not mounted. •Press [MENU/SET] on the version display screen to display information about the software on the unit. •The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.•A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. The folder number should be reset before it reaches 999. We recommend formatting the card (P52) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. •To reset the folder number to 100, format the card first and then use this function to reset the file number. A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [Yes] to reset the folder number. •When the recording setting is reset, the content of the following settings is also reset.–The [Face Recog.] setting–The [Profile Setup] setting •When [Setup]/[Custom] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset.–The [World Time] setting–The settings of [Travel Date] (departure date, return date, location) •The folder number and the clock setting are not changed. [Menu Resume]Stores the location of the last-used menu item for each menu. [ON]/[OFF] [Menu Background]Set the background color for the menu screen. [Menu Information] Explanations of the menu items and settings are displayed on the menu screen. [ON]/[OFF] [Language]Set the language displayed on the screen. [Version Disp.] — [No.Reset]Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001. [Reset]The [Rec] or [Setup]/[Custom] menu settings are reset to the initial settings.
52 Preparation •Always reset the camera when disposing or selling it to prevent personal information saved within the camera from being misused. •Always reset the camera after making a copy of personal information when sending the camera in to be repaired. ¢ (Excluding [LUMIX CLUB] ) (P242) •Imaging device and image processing is optimized when the camera is purchased. Use this function when bright spots that do not exist in the subject get recorded. •Turn the camera off and on after the pixels are corrected. •Dust Reduction Function will operate automatically when the camera is turned on, but you can use this function when you see dust. (P302) •Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting. •If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again. •If the card cannot be formatted, consult Panasonic. [Reset Wi-Fi Settings]Reset all settings in the [Wi-Fi] menu to factory default settings.¢ [Pixel Refresh]It will perform optimisation of imaging device and image processing. [Sensor Cleaning]Dust reduction to blow off the debris and dust that have affixed to the front of the imaging device is performed. [Format] The card is formatted. Formatting permanently deletes all data on your memory card. Please be sure all pictures and motion pictures are saved elsewhere before using this feature. For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: [email protected] USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
53 Preparation Setting your preferred operation methods ([Custom] Menu) For details on how to select the [Custom] menu settings, refer to P37. • Refer to P115 for details. •Refer to P151 for details. [Cust.Set Mem.][ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] [AF/AE Lock][AE LOCK]/[AF LOCK]/[AF/AE LOCK]/[AF-ON] [AF/AE Lock Hold] This will set the operation of [AF/AE LOCK] button when taking a picture with fixed focus or exposure. [ON]:The focus and the exposure remain fixed even if you release [AF/AE LOCK] after pressing it. If you press [AF/AE LOCK] again, AF/AE Lock is canceled. [OFF]: The focus and the exposure are fixed only while you are pressing [AF/AE LOCK]. (P151) If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled. [Shutter AF] Set whether or not the focus is adjusted automatically when the shutter button is pressed halfway. [ON]/[OFF] [Half Press Release] The shutter will immediately fire when the shutter button is pressed halfway. [ON]/[OFF]
54 Preparation •The battery will be consumed faster than usual.•Press the shutter button halfway again when it is difficult to focus on the subject.•The [Quick AF] feature is disabled in the following conditions: –In Preview Mode–In low light situations–With lenses that only offer Manual Focus –With some Four Third lenses that do not support contrast AF •Refer to P67 for details. [AFS/AFF] The [AFS/AFF] of the focus mode lever (P142) can be used for either [AFS] or [AFF]. [AFS]/[AFF] [Quick AF] As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is press ed. This is useful when you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity. [ON]/[OFF] [Eye Sensor AF][ON]/[OFF] [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 [ ]. [LONG] (Approx. 1.5 seconds) /[MID] (Approx. 1.0 seconds) / [SHORT] (Approx. 0.5 seconds)
55 Preparation •The effective range of the AF Assist Lamp is different depending on the lens used. –When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is attached and at Wide: Approx. 1.0 m (3.3 feet) to 3.5 m (11.0 feet) –When the interchangeable lens (H-VS014140) is attached and at Wide: Approx. 1.0 m (3.3 feet) to 3.0 m (9.8 feet) •The AF Assist Lamp is valid only for the subject in the center of the screen. Use it by positioning the subject in the center of the screen. •Remove the lens hood.•When you do not want to use the AF Assist Lamp (e.g. when taking pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF Assist Lamp] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject. •The AF Assist Lamp gets slightly blocked when the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035, H-VS014140) is used, but it does not affect the performance. •The AF Assist Lamp may be greatly blocked, and it may become harder to focus when a lens with large diameter is used. •The setting for the [AF Assist Lamp] is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases. –[Distinct Scenery]/[Bright Blue Sky]/[Romantic Sunset Glow]/[Vivid Sunset Glow]/[Glistening Water]/[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape] (Scene Guide Mode) •Refer to P147, 149 for details. •When set to [RELEASE], please be aware that focus may not be achieved even with [Focus Mode] set to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC]. •[Focus/Release Priority] is disabled during motion picture recording. [AF Assist Lamp] AF assist lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed halfway, making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.) [ON]/[OFF] [Direct Focus Area][ON]/[OFF] [Focus/Release Priority] It will set so no picture can be taken when it is out of focus. [FOCUS]:You cannot take a picture until the subject is brought into focus. [RELEASE]:This gives priority to the best time to take a picture so you can take a picture when the shutter button is pressed fully.
56 Preparation •If you enlarge an image by pressing [ ], the enlargement is maintained until you press [ ] again. •Refer to P148 for details. [AF+MF] It is possible to adjust focus manually after it was adjusted automatically. [ON]:When AF Lock is ON (press the shutter button halfway with the [Focus Mode] set to [AFS] or set AF Lock using [AF/AE Lock]), you can make fine adjustments to the focus manually. [OFF] [MF Assist] Sets the display method of MF Assist (enlarged screen). [] ¢: Enlarge by rotating the lens focus ring/lever, or by pressing [ ]. [] : Enlarge by rotating the lens focus ring/lever. [] ¢: Enlarge by pressing [ ]. [OFF]: MF Assist is not displayed. ¢ Press the function button to which [AF Mode] in [Fn Button Set] (P42) has been assigned. (assigned to [ ]/[Fn3] at the time of purchase) [MF Guide][ON]/[OFF]
57 Preparation •When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange. –When the Manual Exposure Assistance is other than [n0] during Exposure Compensation or in the Manual Exposure Mode –When the flash is activated–When suitable exposure is not achieved with the flash closed–When the brightness of the screen is not correctly displayed in dark places •The histogram is an approximation in the Recording Mode.•The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing software used in PCs etc. •When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. [Histogram] This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram. [ON]: You can set the position by pressing 3/ 4/ 2/1 . • Direct touch operation is also possible from the recording screen. [OFF] A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure. Adark B bright [Guide Line] This will set the pattern of guide lines displayed when taking a picture. []/[ ] []: You can set the position by pressing 3/4/2 /1 . • You can also set the position directly by touching [ ] on the guideline of the recording screen. [OFF]
58 Preparation •Refer to P90 for details. •If you set [Expo.Meter] to [ON], [Expo.Meter] is displayed when operating Program Shift, the aperture setting and the shutter speed. •Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red.•When [Expo.Meter] is not displayed, switch the display information for screen by pressing [DISP.]. (P72) •The [Expo.Meter] disappears after approximately 4 seconds if no operation is performed. •Refer to P73 for details. •Refer to P72 for details. [Highlight] When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back, white saturated areas appear blinking in black and white. This does not affect the recorded image. [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 again. It may result in a better quality picture. •This does not work while in Multi Playback, Calendar Playback, or Playback Zoom. [ON] [OFF] [Constant Preview][OFF]/[ON] [Expo.Meter]Set whether or not to display the exposure meter. [ON]/[OFF] [LVF Disp.Style] This will set the display style of the viewfinder. []:Viewfinder style []: Monitor style [Monitor Disp. Style] This will set the display style of the monitor. []:Viewfinder style []: Monitor style 200 250 15 4.02.8 5.6 8.0 3060125 0 SS SS F 60 4.0
59 Preparation •The recording area indicated is a guide line. •When the [Auto Review] is set to [HOLD], you can switch the display of the playback screen or enlarge the image by rotating the rear dial while the reviewing. •[Auto Review] does not work when recording motion pictures. •Refer to P42 for details. [Monitor Info. Disp.]Display the recording information screen. (P72) [ON]/[OFF] [Rec Area] This changes the angle of view during motion picture recording and still picture recording. [! ] (Picture)/[ ] (Motion picture) [Remaining Disp.] This will switch display between the number of recordable pictures and available recording time. [] ([Remaining Shots]): This will display the number of recordable pictures for still pictures. [] ([Remaining Time]): This will display the available recording time for motion pictures. [Auto Review] Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking the still picture. [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until shutter button is pressed halfway. [5SEC]/[4SEC]/[3SEC]/[2SEC]/[1SEC]/[OFF] [Fn Button Set] — [Q.MENU] Switch the setting method of Quick Menu. [PRESET]: The Quick Menu will consist of the preset items. [CUSTOM]: The Quick Menu will consist of desired items. (P41)
60 Preparation [Dial Set.] Changes the operation methods of the front dial and rear dial. (P17) [Assign Dial (F/SS)]: Assigns the operations of the aperture value and shutter speed in Manual Exposure Mode. [F SS]: Assigns the aperture value to the front dial, and the shutter speed to the rear dial. [SS F]: Assigns the shutter speed to the front dial, and the aperture value to the rear dial. [Rotation (F/SS)]: Changes the rotation direction of the dials for adjusting the aperture value and shutter speed. []/[] [Exposure Comp.]: Assigns the Exposure Compensation to the front dial or rear dial so that you can directly adjust it. [ ] (Front Dial)/[ ] (Rear Dial)/[OFF] [Video Button]Enables/disables the motion picture button. [ON]/[OFF]