Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gm1 Owners Manual

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Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
Applicable modes: 
Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the 
Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed.
With Auto Bracket
[Step]: [3•1/3], [Sequence]: [0/ s/r ]
1Press  4 ().
2Press to  2/1 to select the Auto Bracket icon 
([ ], etc.), and then press  3.
3Press  2/1 to select the compensation range, 
and then press [MENU/SET].
4Focus on the subject and take a picture.
•If you press and hold the shutter button, the number of 
pictures that you set is taken.
•The Auto Bracket indication blinks until the number of 
pictures that you set is taken.
•The picture count is reset to [0] if you change the Auto Bracket setting or turn the 
camera off before all the pictures that you set are taken.
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∫Canceling the Auto Bracket
Select  [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] from among the drive modes.  (P167)
∫ Changing the settings for [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] and [Sequence] in Auto 
Bracket
1Select the menu. (P37)
2Press  3/4 to select [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] or [Sequence] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
•
You can take one picture at a time when set to [ ].
•You can continuously take pictures up to set numbers when set to [ ].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
[MENU] >  [Rec] > [Auto Bracket]
[Single/Burst Settings] [] (single)
[] (burst)
[Step] [3•1/3] (3 pictures)
[3•2/3] (3 pictures)
[3•1] (3 pictures)
[5•1/3] (5 pictures)
[5•2/3] (5 pictures)
[5•1] (5 pictures)
[7•1/3] (7 pictures)
[7•2/3] (7 pictures) [7•1] (7 pictures)
[Sequence] [0/
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•When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the Exposure Compensation value, the 
pictures taken are based on the selected Exposure Compensation value.
Not available in these cases:
•
Auto Bracket is disabled in the following cases.
–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Handheld Night Shot]/[Soft Image of a Flower] 
(Scene Guide Mode)
–[Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Miniature Effect]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/
[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)
–When White Balance Bracket is set–When recording motion pictures
–When recording using the flash
–When recording with [iHandheld Night Shot]–When [HDR] is set to [ON]
–[Multi Exp.]
–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–In [Stop Motion Animation]  (only when [Auto Shooting]  is set) 
						

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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Applicable modes: 
1Press 4 ().
2Press  2/1  to select the self-timer icon 
([ ], etc.), and then press  3.
3Press  2/1  to select the time setting for the 
self-timer, and then press [MENU/SET].
•Time setting for the self timer can also be set by [Self Timer] in the [Rec] menu.
Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed.
After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 seconds intervals.
Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed.•When using a tripod, etc., this setting is a convenient way to avoid the jitter 
caused by pressing the shutter button.
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4Press the shutter button halfway to focus and 
then press it fully to take the picture.
•Focus and exposure will be set when the shutter button 
is pressed halfway.
•After the self-timer indicator flashes, recording starts.
∫Canceling the self-timer
Select  [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] from among the drive modes.  (P167)
•
It is also possible to cancel by turning off this unit.
(When [Self Timer Auto Off]  (P52) is set to [ON])
•The flash output may vary slightly when the [ ] is selected.
Not available in these cases:
•
It cannot be set to [ ] in the following cases.
–When White Balance Bracket is set–[Multi Exp.]
•Self-timer is disabled in the following cases.
–When recording motion pictures–When using [Time Lapse Shot]
–In [Stop Motion Animation]  (only when [Auto Shooting]  is set)
•We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer. 
						

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Taking Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals 
([Time Lapse Shot])
Applicable modes: 
You can set the recording start time, the recording interval and the number of pictures, and 
automatically record subjects such as animals and plants as time elapses.
Pictures are recorded as a single Picture Group (P218).
You can create motion pictures using [Time Lapse Video] in [Playback] menu.  (P231)
•Set the date and time settings in advance. (P35)
1Select the menu. (P37)
2Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/
SET]. [MENU]
>  [Rec] > [Time Lapse Shot]
[Start Ti me] [Now]
Starts the recording by fully-pressing the shutter button.
[Start Time 
Set] You can set the time to start recording.
Any time up to 23 hours 59 minutes ahead can be set.
Select the item (hour or minute) by pressing 2/1, set the 
start time by pressing 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET].
[Shooting 
Interval]/
[I mage 
Count] The recording interval and the number of pictures can be set.
2/
1:  Select the item (minute/second/number of pictures)
3/ 4: Setting
[MENU/SET]:  Set
•A recording interval ranging from 1 second to 99 minutes and 59 seconds can 
be set at 1 second interval.
•The number of pictures ranging from 1 to 9999 can be set.
•Set the recording interval  D so that it will be longer than the exposure time 
(shutter speed)  E. (The figure below) 
Recording may be skipped when the recording interval  D is shorter than the 
exposure time (shutter speed)  E, for example during night-time recording.
A:First
B:Second
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3Press 3/4 to select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET].
4Press the shutter button fully.
•The recording starts automatically.
•During recording standby, the power will turn off automatically if no operation is performed 
for a certain period. The Time Lapse Shot is continued even with the power turned off. 
When the recording start time arrives, the power turns on automatically.
To turn on the power manually, press the shutter button halfway.
•If [Fn1] is pressed or [ ] is touched while this unit is turned on, a selection screen 
asking you to pause or end will be displayed. Operate in accordance with the screen. 
Also, if [Fn1] is pressed or [ ] is touched during the pause, a selection screen asking 
you to resume or end will be displayed. Pressing the shutter button fully will also enable 
you to resume from the pause.
•This function is not for use in a security camera.
•If you leave the unit somewhere to perform [Time Lapse Shot], please be careful of theft.
•Recording for long periods in cold places such as ski resorts or places at high altitude, 
or in warm, wet environments may cause a malfunction, so please be careful.
•Recording may not be consistent with the set recording interval or the set number of pictures 
depending on recording conditions.
•We recommend that you use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (optional) and a 
DC coupler (optional).
•[Time Lapse Shot] is paused in the following cases.–When the charge on the battery runs out
–Turning the camera off
During [Time Lapse Shot], you can replace the battery and the card, and then restart by turning 
on this unit. (Note that pictures taken after the restart will be saved as a separate set of group 
pictures) Turn off this unit when replacing the battery or the card.
•Do not connect the AV cable (optional), the HDMI micro cable, or the USB connection cable 
(supplied) during Time Lapse Shooting.
•When only one picture is taken, it will not be saved as a group picture.
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following cases:
–[Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)–[Multi Exp.]
–When using [Stop Motion Animation] 
						

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Creating Stop Motion Pictures ([Stop Motion Animation])
Applicable modes: 
A stop motion picture is created by splicing pictures together.
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Set the date and time settings in advance. (P35)
•Pictures taken with [Stop Motion Animation] are displayed as a set of group pictures. (P218)
1Select the menu. (P37)Before creating a motion picture with [Stop Motion Animation]
With [Stop Motion Animation], you can make a motion picture in which objects appear to 
be moving by making a recording each time you move a doll, etc., in small increments, 
and then splicing the recordings together.
•
With this unit, pictures of 1 to 30 frames have to be taken per second of a motion picture.
•For smoother motion, record movement in as small increments as possible, and set the frame 
rate per second (frame rate) to a large value.
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2Press 3/4 to select the recording method, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4 to select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET].4Press 3/4 to select [New] and then press [MENU/SET].
5Press the shutter button fully.
•Up to 9999 frames can be recorded.
6Move the subject to decide on the composition.
•Repeat recording in the same way.•If this unit is turned off while recording, a message for 
resuming the recording is displayed when the camera is 
turned on. Selecting [Yes] allows you to continue the 
recording from the interruption point.
[Auto 
Shooting][ON]Takes pictures automatically at a set recording interval.
When the shutter button is pressed fully, recording starts.
[OFF]This is for taking pictures manually, frame by frame.
[Shooting 
Interval] (Only when [Auto Shooting] is set to  [ON])
Sets the interval for automatic recording. A value between 1 and 
60 seconds can be set in 1 second intervals.
Press 
2/1 to select the recording interval (seconds), press  3/4 
to set it, and press [MENU/SET].
Recording materials skillfully
•
The recording screen displays up to two pictures taken previously. Use them as 
reference for the amount of movement.
•Pressing [ (] allows you to check recorded pictures.
Unnecessary pictures can be deleted by pressing  [ ] .
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7Touch [ ] to end the recording.
•It can also be ended by selecting [Stop Motion Animation] 
from the [Rec] menu and then pressing [MENU/SET].
•When [Auto Shooting] is set to  [ON], select [End] on the 
confirmation screen.
(If [Pause]  has been selected, press the shutter button fully 
to resume the recording.)
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is ended when [Yes] is 
selected.
•Confirmation screen for creating a motion picture is displayed next, so select [Yes].
8Select the methods for creating a motion picture.
•The recording format is set to [MP4].
9Press 3/4 to select [OK] and then press [MENU/
SET].
•
Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] 
is selected.
•Motion pictures can also be created from [Stop Motion 
Video] in the [Playback] menu.  (P232)
[Rec Quality]Sets the quality of a motion picture.
[FHD/30p]/[HD/30p]/[VGA/30p]
[Frame Rate]Sets the number of frames per second.
The larger the number is, the smoother the motion picture will be.
[30fps]/[15fps]/[10fps]/[7.5fps]/[6fps]/[3fps]/[1fps]
[Sequence][NORMAL]:
Splices pictures together in recording order.
[REVERSE]:
Splices pictures together in reverse recording order.
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