Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh4 Owners Manual

							Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-GH4
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Message Display P364
Troubleshooting P393
Finding the information you need P2
Contents P7
Contents by Function P13
Menu list P368 
						

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Wi-FiR function/NFC function
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How to use this manual
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∫ About the symbols in the text
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The descriptions in this owner’s manual are based on the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035).
•The screen illustrations in this owner’s manual assume that [Style] in [Clock Set]  (P36) is set to 
[Y.M.D] and [System Frequency]  (P220) is set to [24.00 Hz (CINEMA)].
About the indication of the applicable mode
Applicable modes: 
The icons indicate the modes available for a function.•Black icons: Applicable modes•Gray icons: Unavailable modes
•,   and   will differ depending on the Recording Modes registered under custom 
settings.
The icons indicate whether or not a functi on is available for still pictures and motion 
pictures.
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Black icons: Applicable functions•Gray icons: Unavailable functions
[MENU] : Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button.
[Wi-Fi] : Indicates that the Wi-Fi setting can be made by pressing [Wi-Fi] button.
: Configurations that can be performed in the [Custom] menu.
: Tips for skillful use and points for recording.
: Conditions in which a particular function cannot be used. : Continued to next page.
In this owner’s manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows.
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Quick Start Guide
If you want to start taking pictures now, refer to the steps for using the Intelligent Auto 
Mode as a guide. In Intelligent Auto Mode, you can leave the settings to the camera and 
take pictures easily.
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Attaching the Shoulder 
Strap. (P26)
•Attach the other side of the 
shoulder strap.
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Charging the Battery.  (P27)
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Inserting  the Battery. (P32)
•Insert the battery all the way in until it 
clicks into place, paying attention to 
the orientation.
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Inserting /Removing the Card 
(Optional). (P33)
•Insert the card all the way in until it 
clicks into place, paying attention to 
the orientation.
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Attach the lens. (P23)
•To attach the lens, align the lens 
fitting marks, and rotate the lens in 
the direction of the arrow.
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Open the monitor. (P35)
•Hold the monitor to open it, rotate it 
180o to the lens side, and return it to 
its original position.
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Turn the camera on and set the clock. 
(P36)
8Formatting the card (initialization).  (P58)
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Set the mode dial to  [¦]. (P41)
•The dial is locked if the mode dial lock 
button is depressed.  Each press locks/
unlocks the dial.
•The settings of the main functions are 
adjusted automatically.
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Press the shutter button 
halfway to focus.
AFocus indication•Once the subject is in focus, the focus 
indication is displayed.
Press the shutter button fully 
(push it in further), and take the 
picture.  (P39)
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Check the picture you have taken.
•The [Auto Review] function displays the picture you 
have just taken.  (P311)
•To display the picture in Playback Mode, press [ (]. 
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Contents
Finding the information you need.......................................................................2
How to use this manual .......................................................................................3
Quick Start Guide ...................................................................................................4
Contents by Function............................................................................................13
1.Before Use
Care of this Camera .............................................................................................16
Standard Accessories ...........................................................................................17
Names and Functions of Components .................................................................18
About the Lens .....................................................................................................21
Cards Compatible with this unit ............................................................................22
2.Getting Started/Basic Operations
Changing the Lens ...............................................................................................23
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ................................................................................26
Charging the Battery.............................................................................................27
• Charging ......................................................................................................27
• Approximate operating time and number of  recordable pictures .................29
Inserting/Removing the Battery ............................................................................32
Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional) ...............................................................33 • About the Card .............................................................................................34
Opening the Monitor/Adjusting the Monitor ..........................................................35
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ..............................................................................36 • Changing the Clock Setting .........................................................................37
Basic Operations ..................................................................................................38 • Diopter adjustment.......................................................................................38
• Tips for taking good pictures ........................................................................38
• Shutter button (Taking pictures) ...................................................................39
• Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures) ......................................40
• Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode) .....................................................41
• Rear Dial/Front Dial .....................................................................................42
• Control Dial ..................................................................................................42
• Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button .............................................................43
• [DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information) ...................................44
• [LVF] button (Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder) ..........................................48
• Touch panel (Touch operations) ...................................................................49
Optical Image Stabilizer ........................................................................................51
Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) ........................................53 
						

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Setting menu items ...............................................................................................54• Entering Text ................................................................................................57
Configuring basic settings of this unit (Setup Menu) ............................................58 • Formatting the card (initialization) ................................................................58
• Restoring the default settings ([Reset])........................................................58
• Conserving the battery life ([Economy]) .......................................................59
• Using the [Setup] menu ...............................................................................60
3. Easy Recording
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode).................69
• Recording night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot]) ........................................72
• Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]) ..........73
• Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control) ....................74
• Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone .......................75
• About Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode .......................76
Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) ..................77
Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function............................................................89 • Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function.........................................89
• Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified Area (Touch AE) ..............90
4. Focus and Shutter (Drive Mode) Settings
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus...........................................................................91
• Selecting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC) .................................................93
• Selecting the Auto Focus Mode ...................................................................94
• Setting up position of the AF area/changing size of the AF area ...............101
• Setting the AF area position with the Touch Pad .......................................104
• Optimizing the focus and brightness for a touched position ......................105
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ....................................................................107
Select a Drive Mode ........................................................................................... 112
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode ...................................................................... 113
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket .................................................................... 116
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ..................................................................... 118
Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot]) ...................120
Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation])...................................124
5. Picture Quality and Color Tone Settings
Setting the Picture Quality and Size ...................................................................129
• Setting the aspect ratio of pictures.............................................................129
•  Setting the number of pixels ......................................................................129
• Setting the compression rate of pictures ([Quality]) ...................................130 
						

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Setting the Light Sensitivity ................................................................................132• Setting the upper limit on ISO sensitivity ...................................................133
• Setting the step increment of ISO sensitivity .............................................134
• Extending ISO sensitivity ...........................................................................134
Adjusting the White Balance...............................................................................135
Adjusting the Picture Quality by Adding an Effect ([Photo Style]).......................140
Adjusting Bright/Dark Portions ([Highlight Shadow]) ..........................................142
Using Image Correction Functions .....................................................................144 • Compensating the contrast and exposure ([i.Dynamic]) ............................144
• Raising the resolution ([i.Resolution]) ........................................................144
• Combining pictures with different exposures ([HDR]) ................................145
• Reducing the long shutter noise ([Long Shtr NR]) .....................................146
• Correcting the brightness on the screen periphery ([Shading Comp.]) ......146
• Setting the color space ([Color Space]) .....................................................147
6. Recording Suited for the Subject and Scene
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode).......................148
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed ................................150
• Aperture-Priority AE Mode .........................................................................150
• Shutter-Priority AE Mode ...........................................................................151
• Manual Exposure Mode .............................................................................152
• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode).........155
• Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Push AE) ...156
Compensating the Exposure ..............................................................................157
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)..............................................159
Selecting the Method for Measuring Brightness ([Metering Mode]) ...................161
Taking Pictures with the Zoom............................................................................162 • Raising the telescopic effect ......................................................................163
• Zooming using touch operations ................................................................167
Making Multiple Exposures on One Picture ([Multi Exp.]) ..................................168
Disabling Operational Sounds and the Output of Light at once
([Silent Mode]) ....................................................................................................170
Taking Pictures with No Shutter Sound ([Electronic Shutter]) ............................171
Minimizing vibration of the shutter ......................................................................172
Taking Clear Pictures by Registering Faces ([Face Recog.]) .............................173
Recording Profiles of Babies and Pets on Images .............................................178
7. Flash
Taking pictures by using the flash.......................................................................180
Setting the Flash Functions ................................................................................182
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• Changing Flash Mode ................................................................................183
• Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro ............................................................185
• Adjust the flash output ...............................................................................186
• Synchronizing the output of the flash to the Exposure Compensation ......186
Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes ...............................................................187 • Using other settings for wireless flash recording .......................................190
8. Recording Motion Pictures
Recording Motion Picture ...................................................................................191
• Recording motion pictures in 4K ................................................................193
• Setting the format, size and recording frame rate ......................................193
• How to set focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous AF]) .......199
Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures .....................................200
Recording motion pictures with manually set aperture value/shutter speed 
(Creative Video Mode)........................................................................................202 • Minimizing operational sounds during motion picture recording ................204
Using Advanced Settings and Recording Functions for Motion Pictures ...........205 • Setting the luminance level for images ......................................................206
• Adjusting the sound settings/monitoring the sound while recording ..........207
• Using screens and displays suitable for motion picture recording .............208
• Recording while monitoring camera images ..............................................212
• Setting the recording method of time code ................................................214
• Recording in Slow or Fast Motion ([Variable Frame Rate])........................215
• Reducing flickering and horizontal stri pes on images ([Synchro Scan]) ....218
• Displaying color bars/Outputting a test tone ..............................................219
• Changing the system frequency ................................................................220
9. Playing Back and Editing Images
Playing Back Pictures .........................................................................................221
Playing Back Motion Pictures .............................................................................222
• Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture..............................................223
Switching the Playback Method..........................................................................224 • Using the Playback Zoom ..........................................................................224
• Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback) .............................................224
• Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback) ....................225
• Playing Back Group Pictures .....................................................................225
Deleting Pictures ................................................................................................227
Using the [Playback] Menu .................................................................................229 • [2D/3D Settings] .........................................................................................229
• [Slide Show] ...............................................................................................229
• [Playback Mode] ........................................................................................231