Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gm1 Owners Manual
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Recording/not recording even when focus is not achieved
[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.
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When set to [RELEASE], please be aware that focus may not be achieved even with focus
mode set to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC].
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Recording/not recording even when focus is not achieved
[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.
•
When set to [RELEASE], please be aware that focus may not be achieved even with focus
mode set to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC].
Adjusting/not adjusting the focus manually after achieving Auto Focus...")
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Applicable modes:
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.The operations to focus manually differ depending on the lens used.
When using an interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) with no focus ring
1Set the focus mode lever to [MF].2Press 2 ().
3Press 3/4/2/ 1 to move the MF area, and press
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Applicable modes:
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.The operations to focus manually differ depending on the lens used.
When using an interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) with no focus ring
1Set the focus mode lever to [MF].2Press 2 ().
3Press 3/4/2/ 1 to move the MF area, and press
[MENU/SET]. •...")
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
∫Displaying the MF Assist
•It can be displayed by rotating the focus ring, pinching out (P15) the screen, or touching the
screen twice. (In [Miniature Effect] of Creative Control Mode, it cannot be displayed by touching
the screen)
•It can also be displayed by pressing 2 of the cursor button to display the MF area setup
screen, using the cursor button to decide the MF area position, and then pressing [MENU/
SET] .
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
∫Displaying the MF Assist
•It can be displayed by rotating the focus ring, pinching out (P15) the screen, or touching the
screen twice. (In [Miniature Effect] of Creative Control Mode, it cannot be displayed by touching
the screen)
•It can also be displayed by pressing 2 of the cursor button to display the MF area setup
screen, using the cursor button to decide the MF area position, and then pressing [MENU/
SET] .
∫ Closing the MF Assist
•It will close...")
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Displaying/not displaying the MF Guide
AIndicator for ¶ (infinity)
When [MF Guide] on the [Custom] menu is set to [ON] and
you focus manually, the MF guide is displayed on the screen.
You can check whether the point of focus is to the near side
or the far side.
Achieving focus quickly using Auto Focus
In Manual Focus, if the function button to which [AF/AE LOCK] is set is pressed (P43),
Auto Focus will work.
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Displaying/not displaying the MF Guide
AIndicator for ¶ (infinity)
When [MF Guide] on the [Custom] menu is set to [ON] and
you focus manually, the MF guide is displayed on the screen.
You can check whether the point of focus is to the near side
or the far side.
Achieving focus quickly using Auto Focus
In Manual Focus, if the function button to which [AF/AE LOCK] is set is pressed (P43),
Auto Focus will work.
•
[AF/AE LOCK] can only be assigned to...")
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Highlighting/not highlighting in-focus portions
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When [Peaking] is set, [ ] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) or [ ] ([Detect Level]: [LOW]) will
be displayed.
•Each time [ ] in [ ] is touched, the setting is switched in order of [ON] ([Detect Level]:
[LOW]) > [ON] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) > [OFF].•Each time the set function button is pressed when [Peaking] is set to [Fn Button Set] (P43) in
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Highlighting/not highlighting in-focus portions
•
When [Peaking] is set, [ ] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) or [ ] ([Detect Level]: [LOW]) will
be displayed.
•Each time [ ] in [ ] is touched, the setting is switched in order of [ON] ([Detect Level]:
[LOW]) > [ON] ([Detect Level]: [HIGH]) > [OFF].•Each time the set function button is pressed when [Peaking] is set to [Fn Button Set] (P43) in
the [Custom] menu, the peaking setting switches in order of [ON] (...")
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
∫About the focus distance reference mark
The focus distance reference mark is a mark used to measure the focus distance.
Use this when taking pictures with Manual Focus or taking close-up pictures. Focus range
AFocus distance reference mark
B Focus distance reference line
C 0.2 m (0.66 feet) (focal length 12 mm to 20 mm)
[When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used]
D 0.3 m (0.98 feet) (focal length 21 mm to 32 mm)
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
∫About the focus distance reference mark
The focus distance reference mark is a mark used to measure the focus distance.
Use this when taking pictures with Manual Focus or taking close-up pictures. Focus range
AFocus distance reference mark
B Focus distance reference line
C 0.2 m (0.66 feet) (focal length 12 mm to 20 mm)
[When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used]
D 0.3 m (0.98 feet) (focal length 21 mm to 32 mm)
[When the interchangeable lens...")
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Using the [Custom] menu, you can make advanced MF Assist settings.
Setting the display method of the MF Assist (enlarged screen)
•
Available settings vary depending on the lens used.
Changing the display of the MF Assist
Making the desired changes to MF Assist settings
[MENU] > [Custom] > [MF Assist]
When an interchangeable lens with no focus ring (H-FS12032) is used
[ON] Focus can be adjusted when
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Using the [Custom] menu, you can make advanced MF Assist settings.
Setting the display method of the MF Assist (enlarged screen)
•
Available settings vary depending on the lens used.
Changing the display of the MF Assist
Making the desired changes to MF Assist settings
[MENU] > [Custom] > [MF Assist]
When an interchangeable lens with no focus ring (H-FS12032) is used
[ON] Focus can be adjusted when
2( ) is pressed and the MF area setting screen is...")
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Setting the initial magnification level of MF Assist
An initial MF Assist magnification level between 3 and 10 times can be set.
•
When [MF Assist Display] is set to [PIP], the display can be enlarged only up to 6 times
regardless of this setting.
•The magnification level from the last MF Assist session is saved as the initial magnification
level.
•These items can be set only when an interchangeable lens with no focus ring (H-FS12032) is
used.
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Setting the initial magnification level of MF Assist
An initial MF Assist magnification level between 3 and 10 times can be set.
•
When [MF Assist Display] is set to [PIP], the display can be enlarged only up to 6 times
regardless of this setting.
•The magnification level from the last MF Assist session is saved as the initial magnification
level.
•These items can be set only when an interchangeable lens with no focus ring (H-FS12032) is
used.
Changing...")
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)
Applicable modes:
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the
contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure.
1Set a function button to [AF/AE LOCK]. (P43)
•[AF/AE LOCK] can only be assigned to [Fn1].
2Align the screen with the subject.
3Press [Fn1] to fix the focus or exposure.
•AF/AE Lock is canceled by pressing [Fn1] button again.
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6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)
Applicable modes:
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the
contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure.
1Set a function button to [AF/AE LOCK]. (P43)
•[AF/AE LOCK] can only be assigned to [Fn1].
2Align the screen with the subject.
3Press [Fn1] to fix the focus or exposure.
•AF/AE Lock is canceled by pressing [Fn1] button again.
•Only the...")
151 6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Technique for Manual Focus 1 Press the cursor button or rotate the focus ring to focus. 2 Press the cursor button a few more times or rotate the focus ring further in the same direction. 3 Operate the cursor button or the focus ring slightly in the opposite direction to fine tune the focus. • If you zoom in/out after focusing on a subject, the focus may lose its accuracy. In that case, re-adjust the focus. •After canceling Sleep Mode, focus on the subject again. •If you are taking close-up pictures:–We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P174). –The effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again. –The resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
152 6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings ∫About the focus distance reference mark The focus distance reference mark is a mark used to measure the focus distance. Use this when taking pictures with Manual Focus or taking close-up pictures. Focus range AFocus distance reference mark B Focus distance reference line C 0.2 m (0.66 feet) (focal length 12 mm to 20 mm) [When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used] D 0.3 m (0.98 feet) (focal length 21 mm to 32 mm) [When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used] E 0.2 m (0.66 feet) [When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used]
153 6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Using the [Custom] menu, you can make advanced MF Assist settings. Setting the display method of the MF Assist (enlarged screen) • Available settings vary depending on the lens used. Changing the display of the MF Assist Making the desired changes to MF Assist settings [MENU] > [Custom] > [MF Assist] When an interchangeable lens with no focus ring (H-FS12032) is used [ON] Focus can be adjusted when 2( ) is pressed and the MF area setting screen is displayed. [OFF] Focus can be adjusted when 2( ) is pressed. The MF area setting screen will not be displayed. When an interchangeable lens having a focus ring (H-H020A) is used [] MF Assist is displayed when the focus ring of the lens is rotated or 2() is pressed. [] MF Assist is displayed when the focus ring of the lens is rotated. []MF Assist is displayed when 2( ) is pressed. [OFF] MF Assist is not displayed even when the focus ring of the lens is rotated. [MENU]> [Custom] > [MF Assist Display] [FULL]: Enlarges the display in a window on the screen. [PIP]: Enlarges the display in full screen. • The display of the assist screen can also be switched by touching [ ] on the focus adjustment screen. •When the control dial is rotated, the display can be enlarged/reduced up to approximately 3 to 6 times in [PIP]. In [FULL], it can be enlarged/reduced up to approximately 3 to 10 times. The display is enlarged/reduced by a factor of 1. •The display can also be enlarged/reduced by pinching out/pinching in.
154 6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Setting the initial magnification level of MF Assist An initial MF Assist magnification level between 3 and 10 times can be set. • When [MF Assist Display] is set to [PIP], the display can be enlarged only up to 6 times regardless of this setting. •The magnification level from the last MF Assist session is saved as the initial magnification level. •These items can be set only when an interchangeable lens with no focus ring (H-FS12032) is used. Changing the control dial operation in Manual Focus [MENU] > [Custom] > [Lens w/o Focus Ring] > [MF Magnification Level] [MENU] > [Custom] > [Lens w/o Focus Ring] > [Control Dial (MF)] [MAGLEVEL]: Rotating the control dial allows you to change the magnification level of the enlarged area. [FOCUS]: Rotating the control dial allows you to adjust the focus. • These items can be set only when an interchangeable lens with no focus ring (H-FS12032) is used.
155 6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) Applicable modes: This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure. 1Set a function button to [AF/AE LOCK]. (P43) •[AF/AE LOCK] can only be assigned to [Fn1]. 2Align the screen with the subject. 3Press [Fn1] to fix the focus or exposure. •AF/AE Lock is canceled by pressing [Fn1] button again. •Only the exposure is locked in the default setting. 4Move the camera as you compose the picture and then press shutter button fully. AAE Lock indication •When [AE LOCK] is set, after pressing the shutter button halfway to focus, press the shutter button fully. Setting the functions of [AF/AE LOCK] [MENU] > [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 locked.•[AFL], [AEL], the focus indication, aperture value and shutter speed are displayed when the focus and the exposure are optimized. [AF-ON] Auto Focus is performed. 2006060603.53.53.5AELAEL0 A
156 6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings •AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode.•AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus. •Only the AF lock is active during motion picture recording. Once you cancel the AF lock during the recording, the AF lock cannot be reactivated. •The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is locked. •Program Shift can be set even when AE is locked.
157 6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Compensating the Exposure Applicable modes: Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background.• The Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of j5 EV to i5EV. When recording motion pictures, the Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of j3EV to i 3EV. •Select [0] to return to the original exposure.•Rotate the control dial to display the [Expo.Meter]. (P84) •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. (P207) •When the exposure value is out of the j3EV to i 3 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. •The set Exposure Compensation value is stored even if the camera is turned off. (When [Exposure Comp. Reset] (P52) is set to [OFF]) 1Press 3 (È ) to switch to Exposure Compensation operation. •Exposure Compensation value turns yellow, indicating that the exposure can now be compensated. 2Rotate the control dial to compensate the exposure. A Exposure Compensation value B [Expo.Meter] Underexposed Properly exposedOverexposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. Compensate the exposure towards negative. 989898200 SS SS F250 15 4.0 5.6 8.0 3060125 5 0 5 060 3.5 BA
158 6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Setting the Light Sensitivity Applicable modes: This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark. 1Select the menu. (P37) 2Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the control dial. 3Press [MENU/SET] to set. •Exit the menu after it is set. ¢ 1 When the [ISO Limit Set] (P159) of [Rec] menu is set to anything except [OFF], it is set automatically within the value set in [ISO Limit Set]. ¢ 2 Only available when [Extended ISO] is set. [MENU] > [Rec] > [Sensitivity] AUTO The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness. •Maximum [ISO3200] (With the flash on [ISO1600])¢1 (Intelligent)The camera detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.•Maximum [ISO3200] (With the flash on [ISO1600])¢1 •The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully. 125¢2/200/400/800/1600/3200/ 6400/12800/25600 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.•When the [ISO Increments] in [Rec] menu (P160) is set to [1/3 EV], items of ISO sensitivity that can be set will increase. ISO ISOISOISO ISOISOISOISOISOISOISOAUTO AUTOAUTO AUTO200200 400400
159 6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Characteristics of the ISO sensitivity • For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to P201. •In Shutter-Priority AE Mode, [ ] cannot be used; in Manual Exposure Mode, [AUTO] and [ ] cannot be used. •When [Multi Exp.] is set, the maximum setting is [ISO3200]. •Setting items below will be selectable in Creative Video Mode. [AUTO]/[200] to [3200] •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 changed. Applicable modes: It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of the subject. • It will work when the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ]. Settings: [400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[6400]/[12800]/[25600]/[OFF] Not available in these cases: • [ISO Limit Set] is disabled in the following cases: –[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode) –When recording motion pictures 200 25600 Recording location (recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark Shutter speed Slow Fast Noise Less Increased Jitter of the subjectIncreasedLess Setting the upper limit on ISO sensitivity [MENU]> [Rec] > [ISO Limit Set]
160 6. Focus and Brightness (Exposure) Settings Applicable modes: You can adjust the ISO sensitivity settings for every 1/3 EV. ¢Only available when [Extended ISO] is set. •When the setting is changed from [1/3 EV] to [1 EV], [Sensitivity] will be set to value closest to the value set during the [1/3 EV]. Applicable modes: ISO sensitivity can be set up to minimum [ISO125]. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] Setting the step increment of ISO sensitivity [MENU] > [Rec] > [ISO Increments] [1/3 EV] [L.125] ¢/[L.160]¢/[200 ]/[250 ]/[320 ]/[400]/[500 ]/[640 ]/[800 ]/[1000 ]/[1250 ]/[1600 ]/ [2000 ]/[2500 ]/[3200 ]/[4000 ]/[5000 ]/[6400 ]/[8000 ]/[10000 ]/[12800 ]/[16000]/ [20000]/[25600] [1 EV] [L.125]¢/[200 ]/[400]/[800 ]/[1600 ]/[3200 ]/[6400 ]/[12800 ]/[25600] Extending ISO sensitivity [MENU]> [Rec] > [Extended ISO]