Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gm1 Owners Manual

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Optical Image Stabilizer
Applicable modes: 
The camera detects jitter during recording and automatically corrects it, so you can record 
images with reduced jitter.
∫Setting the Stabilizer in the [Rec] menu
1Select the menu. (P37)
2Press  3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•The [Stabilizer] feature is only available if the lens you are using has an internal stabilizer.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
A lens which supports the stabilizer function is...

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•When using an optional interchangeable lens with an O.I.S. switch, it is possible to set to 
enable the Optical Image Stabilizer by switching the O.I.S. switch on the lens to [ON].
(At the time of purchase, it is initially set to [ ].)
•It is recommended to disable the Optical Image Stabilizer when using a tripod. [ ] is 
displayed on the screen at that time.
Not available in these cases:
•
The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.
Be careful...

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Taking Pictures with the Zoom
Applicable modes: 
You can zoom-out to record landscapes etc. in wide angle (Wide) or zoom-in to make 
people and objects appear closer (Tele).
¢1 When operating the zoom with the cursor buttons, press the function button to which [Zoom 
Control] in [Fn Button Set]   (P43) of the [Custom] menu has been set.
The zoom operation is terminated when the function button is pressed again or a certain 
amount of time passes.
¢ 2 Operation with the...

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Applicable modes: 
The Extended Tele Conversion enables you to take pictures that are further enlarged 
without deteriorating the picture quality.
•
Set the picture size to [M] or [S] (picture sizes indicated with  ), and set the quality to 
[A ] or [› ].
Raising the telescopic effect
[Ex. Tele Conv.]
When taking pictures [Ex. Tele Conv.] 1.4
k: [  M] ([4:3]/[3:2]/[16:9]/
[1:1])
2.0 k: [  S] ([4:3]/[3:2]/[16:9]/
[1:1])
When recording motion 
pictures [Ex. Tele Conv.]...

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Zooming in with the Extended Tele Conversion in steps
[MENU] >  [Rec] > [Ex. Tele Conv.]  > [ZOOM]
•
This can be used only when recording pictures.
The operation can be performed by using  3/4/2/ 1.
•
When using an interchangeable lens that supports the power zoom, Extended Tele 
Conversion becomes available after zooming in to the Tele end of the optical zoom.
A Optical Zoom range (Focal length)
¢
BExtended Tele Conversion range for still picture 
recording (Zoom...

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•When the Extended Tele Conversion is used, angle of view for still pictures will be different from 
the angle of view for motion pictures because the zoom factor is different between them.
Angle of view for recording can be checked beforehand by matching the [Rec Area] (P209) 
setting to the mode you wish to record in.
Not available in these cases:
•This function is not available in the following cases:
–[Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)
–[Toy Effect]/[Toy Pop]...

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Applicable modes: 
Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in 
up to four times the original zoom magnification.
(Continuous zooming is not possible.)
•
When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P174) for taking 
pictures.
•Those menu items are shared by the [Rec] menu and the [Motion Picture] menu. When the 
setting for either of the two is changed, the setting for the other is also...

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Applicable modes: 
Sets the screen display and lens operations when using an interchangeable lens that is 
compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom).
This may only be selected when using a lens that is compatible with power zoom 
(electrically operated zoom).
•
The interchangeable lenses (H-FS12032/H-H020A) are not compatible with power zoom.
(For compatible lenses, please refer to our website.)Changing the settings for a power zoom lens
[MENU] > [Custom]...

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You can perform zoom operations by touching. (Touch zoom)
(Optical Zoom and Extended Tele Conversion for still picture recording are 
operable)
•
If you are using an interchangeable lens not supporting power zoom (H-FS12032/H-H020A), 
you can only operate the Extended Tele Conversion for pictures by setting [Ex. Tele Conv.] 
(P194) to  [ZOOM].
1Touch [ ] .
2Touch [ ] .
•The slide bar is displayed.
3Perform zoom operations by dragging the 
slide bar.
•The zoom speed...

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Taking pictures by using the flash
Applicable modes: 
∫Open/Close the built-in flash
Taking a picture using the flash becomes 
possible by opening the built-in flash.
A To open the flash
Slide the flash open lever.
BTo close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
•Check that the flash is retracted in a 
horizontal position.
•Forcibly closing the flash can damage the 
camera.
•Be sure to close the built-in flash when not in 
use.
•The flash setting is fixed to [Œ ]...