Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh4 Owners Manual
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When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically optimizes the aperture value
for the brightness of the subject.
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.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Set the shutter speed by rotating the rear dial
or the front dial.
A Shutter speed
B Exposure meter
•Rotate the front/rear dial to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64917/w300_dmc-gh4_en_adv_om_d-150.png "Page 151
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6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene
When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically optimizes the aperture value
for the brightness of the subject.
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.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Set the shutter speed by rotating the rear dial
or the front dial.
A Shutter speed
B Exposure meter
•Rotate the front/rear dial to...")
151 6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically optimizes the aperture value for the brightness of the subject. 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. 1Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2Set the shutter speed by rotating the rear dial or the front dial. A Shutter speed B Exposure meter •Rotate the front/rear dial to...
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Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate
the exposure.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed,
and rotate the front dial to set the aperture
value.
A Exposure meter
B Aperture value
C Shutter speed
D Manual Exposure Assistance
Optimizing the ISO sensitivity for the shutter speed and...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64917/w300_dmc-gh4_en_adv_om_d-151.png "Page 152
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Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate
the exposure.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed,
and rotate the front dial to set the aperture
value.
A Exposure meter
B Aperture value
C Shutter speed
D Manual Exposure Assistance
Optimizing the ISO sensitivity for the shutter speed and...")
6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene 152 Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate the exposure. 1Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed, and rotate the front dial to set the aperture value. A Exposure meter B Aperture value C Shutter speed D Manual Exposure Assistance Optimizing the ISO sensitivity for the shutter speed and...
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Manual Exposure Assistance
•
The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures
on the playback screen.
∫ About [B] (Bulb)
If you set the shutter speed to [B], the shutter stays open while the shutter button is
pressed fully (up to approximately 60 minutes).
The shutter closes if you release the shutter button.
Use this when you want to keep the shutter open for a long time to take pictures of
fireworks, a night...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64917/w300_dmc-gh4_en_adv_om_d-152.png "Page 153
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6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene
Manual Exposure Assistance
•
The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures
on the playback screen.
∫ About [B] (Bulb)
If you set the shutter speed to [B], the shutter stays open while the shutter button is
pressed fully (up to approximately 60 minutes).
The shutter closes if you release the shutter button.
Use this when you want to keep the shutter open for a long time to take pictures of
fireworks, a night...")
153 6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Manual Exposure Assistance • The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures on the playback screen. ∫ About [B] (Bulb) If you set the shutter speed to [B], the shutter stays open while the shutter button is pressed fully (up to approximately 60 minutes). The shutter closes if you release the shutter button. Use this when you want to keep the shutter open for a long time to take pictures of fireworks, a night...
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•Rotate the front/rear dial to display the Exposure Meter. Unsuitable areas of the range are
displayed in red.
•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.•When you use a lens with an aperture ring, the aperture ring setting takes priority.•When the ISO sensitivity is set to [ ], it will switch to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64917/w300_dmc-gh4_en_adv_om_d-153.png "Page 154
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•Rotate the front/rear dial to display the Exposure Meter. Unsuitable areas of the range are
displayed in red.
•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.•When you use a lens with an aperture ring, the aperture ring setting takes priority.•When the ISO sensitivity is set to [ ], it will switch to...")
6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene 154 •Rotate the front/rear dial to display the Exposure Meter. Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red. •If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink when the shutter button is pressed halfway. •We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.•When you use a lens with an aperture ring, the aperture ring setting takes priority.•When the ISO sensitivity is set to [ ], it will switch to...
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155 6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene The effects of aperture and shutter speed c an be checked by using the Preview Mode. •Confirm the effects of aperture: You can check the depth of field (effective focus range) before taking a picture by closing the leaf shutter to the aperture value you set. •Confirm the effects of shutter speed: Movement can be confirmed by displaying the actual picture that will be taken with that shutter speed. When the shutter speed is set for high speed, display in...
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6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene 156 •It is possible to record while in Preview Mode.•Range for shutter speed effect check is 8 seconds to 1/8000th of a second. When the exposure setting is too bright or t oo dark, you can use one push AE to achieve a suitable exposure setting. • The exposure meter is displayed, and the aperture and shutter speed are changed to give a suitable exposure. •In the following cases, suitable exposure cannot be set.–When the subject is extremely dark and it is...
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Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appr opriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background.
1Press [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial or the front dial to
compensate the exposure.
•The Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of j 5EV to i5 EV. When
recording motion pictures, the Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range
of j3 EV to i 3EV.
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6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appr opriate exposure due to the difference in
brightness between the subject and the background.
1Press [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial or the front dial to
compensate the exposure.
•The Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of j 5EV to i5 EV. When
recording motion pictures, the Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range
of j3 EV to i 3EV.
•When not adjusting...")
157 6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appr opriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. 1Press [ ]. 2Rotate the rear dial or the front dial to compensate the exposure. •The Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of j 5EV to i5 EV. When recording motion pictures, the Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of j3 EV to i 3EV. •When not adjusting...
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•When [Auto Exposure Comp.] in [Flash] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the brightness of the
built-in flash will automatically be set to the level appropriate to the selected Exposure
Compensation. (P186)
•When the exposure value is out of the j 3EV to i3 EV range, the brightness of the recording
screen will no longer change. It is recommended to record by checking the actual brightness of
the recorded image in the Auto Review or playback screen....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64917/w300_dmc-gh4_en_adv_om_d-157.png "Page 158
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•When [Auto Exposure Comp.] in [Flash] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the brightness of the
built-in flash will automatically be set to the level appropriate to the selected Exposure
Compensation. (P186)
•When the exposure value is out of the j 3EV to i3 EV range, the brightness of the recording
screen will no longer change. It is recommended to record by checking the actual brightness of
the recorded image in the Auto Review or playback screen....")
6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene 158 •When [Auto Exposure Comp.] in [Flash] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the brightness of the built-in flash will automatically be set to the level appropriate to the selected Exposure Compensation. (P186) •When the exposure value is out of the j 3EV to i3 EV range, the brightness of the recording screen will no longer change. It is recommended to record by checking the actual brightness of the recorded image in the Auto Review or playback screen....
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Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)
This is useful when you want to take a pi cture of a subject outside the AF area or the
contrast is too strong and you c annot achieve appropriate exposure.
1Align the screen with the subject.
2Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus
or exposure.
•If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.•Only the exposure is locked in the default setting.
3While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the
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6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)
This is useful when you want to take a pi cture of a subject outside the AF area or the
contrast is too strong and you c annot achieve appropriate exposure.
1Align the screen with the subject.
2Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus
or exposure.
•If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.•Only the exposure is locked in the default setting.
3While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the
camera as...")
159 6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) This is useful when you want to take a pi cture of a subject outside the AF area or the contrast is too strong and you c annot achieve appropriate exposure. 1Align the screen with the subject. 2Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus or exposure. •If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.•Only the exposure is locked in the default setting. 3While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the camera as...
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Setting the functions of [AF/AE LOCK]
Maintaining/not maintaining the lock when [AF/AE LOCK] is released >
[Custom] > [AF/AE Lock]
[AE LOCK] Only the exposure is locked.•When the exposure is set, [AEL], the aperture value, and the shutter speed
are displayed.
[AF LOCK]Only the focus is locked.•When the subject is focused, [AFL], the focus indication, the aperture value,
and the shutter speed are displayed.
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Setting the functions of [AF/AE LOCK]
Maintaining/not maintaining the lock when [AF/AE LOCK] is released >
[Custom] > [AF/AE Lock]
[AE LOCK] Only the exposure is locked.•When the exposure is set, [AEL], the aperture value, and the shutter speed
are displayed.
[AF LOCK]Only the focus is locked.•When the subject is focused, [AFL], the focus indication, the aperture value,
and the shutter speed are displayed.
[AF/AE LOCK] Both focus and exposure are...")
6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene 160 Setting the functions of [AF/AE LOCK] Maintaining/not maintaining the lock when [AF/AE LOCK] is released > [Custom] > [AF/AE Lock] [AE LOCK] Only the exposure is locked.•When the exposure is set, [AEL], the aperture value, and the shutter speed are displayed. [AF LOCK]Only the focus is locked.•When the subject is focused, [AFL], the focus indication, the aperture value, and the shutter speed are displayed. [AF/AE LOCK] Both focus and exposure are...