Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gm1 Owners Manual

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9. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
∫The available flash range (approximation)
When you use certain lenses, light from the flash may be blocked or fail to cover the 
lens field of view, causing dark areas to appear in the resulting pictures.
The distance at which light from the flash is blocked by lens, and the distance to which 
light from the flash is delivered vary depending on the lens used. Check the distance to the 
subject when taking a picture.
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This is the range when [ISO Limit Set]  (P159) is set to [OFF].
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used
Available flash range
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[AUTO] in 
[Sensitivity] 90 cm (3.0 feet) to 4.5 m (15 feet) 30 cm (1.0 feet) to 2.8 m (9.2 feet)
When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used
Available flash range
[AUTO] in 
[Sensitivity] 50 cm (1.6 feet) to 9.4 m (31 feet)
Using the flash skillfully
•When recording with the flash, white saturation can occur if the subject is too close.
If [Highlight] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], regions of white saturation will blink black 
and white when you play back or use Auto Review. In this case, we recommend that you 
adjust [Flash Adjust.] (P207)  in the minus direction and record the pictures again.
•When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo 
may turn dark and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo flash may be 
obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood. 
						

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•Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash while it is activated. The objects 
may be discolored by its heat or lighting.
•Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior to taking pictures due to Forced ON/
Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.
•It may take time to charge the flash if you repeatedly take pictures. You must wait a moment to 
take the next picture while the flash icon is blinking red indicating the flash is charging. Take a 
picture after the access indication disappears.
•In the following cases, the flash is fixed to [Œ] (forced flash off).
–When recording motion pictures
–When using the electronic shutter–When [HDR] is set to [ON]
–When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON] 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Set the built-in flash to match the recording.
1Select the menu. (P37)
2Press 3/4 to select [Flash Mode] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
The flash is activated twice.
The interval between the first and second flash is longer when [ ] or [ ] is 
set. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated.
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The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from 
the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢ This becomes 60 seconds to 1/50th of a second in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Manual 
Exposure Mode.
•When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/50th of a second.•In Intelligent Auto (  or  ) Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified 
scene.
Changing Flash Mode
[MENU] >  [Rec] > [Flash]
‰([Forced Flash On])
([Forced On/
Red-Eye]) The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording 
conditions.
•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent 
light.
([Slow Sync.])
([Slow Sync./
Red-Eye])When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, this 
feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated. Dark 
background landscape will appear brighter.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark 
background.
•Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod 
can enhance your photos.
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
‰
1/50th¢1 to 1/16000th
Œ60 to 1/16000th 
						

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∫Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Initial setting of Scene Guide Mode)
¢ Cannot be set using the [Rec] menu.
[ ] is set when the flash is opened.  (P75)
‰Œ
Intelligent Auto Mode —
¢—¢—¢—¢±
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode —
¢—¢—¢—¢±
Program AE Mode ±±±±±
Aperture-Priority AE Mode ±±±±±
Shutter-Priority AE Mode ±±—— ±
Manual Exposure Mode ±±—— ±
Creative Video Mode — — — —±
Creative Control Mode — — — —± 
						

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•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
•When changing scene using Scene Guide Mode, the Scene Guide Mode flash setting is 
returned to the default value with each change of scene.
‰Œ
Scene Guide 
Mode [Clear Portrait]
±¥—— ±
[Silky Skin] ±¥—— ±
[Backlit Softness] ————¥
[Relaxing Tone] ————¥
[Sweet Childs Face] ±¥—— ±
[Distinct Scenery] ————¥
[Bright Blue Sky] ————¥
[Romantic Sunset Glow] ————¥
[Vivid Sunset Glow] ————¥
[Glistening Water] ————¥
[Clear Nightscape] ————¥
[Cool Night Sky] ————¥
[Warm Glowing Nightscape] ————¥
[Artistic Nightscape] ————¥
[Glittering Illuminations] ————¥
[Handheld Night Shot] ————¥
[Clear Night Portrait] ———¥±
[Soft Image of a Flower] ¥——— ±
[Appetizing Food] ¥——— ±
[Cute Dessert] ¥——— ±
[Freeze Animal Motion] ¥——— ±
[Clear Sports Shot] ¥——— ±
[Monochrome] ¥±±±± 
						

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Applicable modes: 
2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures 
of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.
1Select the menu. (P37)
2Press 3/4 to select [Flash Synchro] and then press [MENU/SET].3Press  3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
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Set it to [1ST] for normal use.•[2nd] is displayed in the flash icon on the screen if you set [Flash Synchro] to [2ND].
•When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [Flash Synchro] may deteriorate.
•You cannot set [ ] or [ ] when [Flash Synchro] is set to [2ND].
Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro
[MENU] >  [Rec] > [Flash]
[1ST] 1st curtain synchro
The normal method when taking pictures with the flash.
[2ND]2nd curtain synchro
The light source appears behind the subject and picture 
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Applicable modes: 
Adjust the flash brightness when pictures taken with the flash are over or underexposed.
1Select the menu. (P37)
2Press 3/4 to select [Flash Adjust.] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press  2/1 to set the flash output and then press [MENU/SET] .
•You can adjust from [j2 EV] to [i2 EV] in steps of 1/3 EV.
•Select [ n0] to return to the original flash output.
•[i] or [j] is displayed on the flash icon in the screen when the flash level is adjusted.
Applicable modes: 
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.
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For details on Exposure Compensation, refer to  P157.
Applicable modes: 
When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Red-Eye Removal is performed 
whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the 
picture.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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[ ] is displayed on the icon when it is set to [ON].
Not available in these cases:
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Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.
Adjust the flash output
[MENU] >  [Rec] > [Flash]
Synchronizing the output of the built-in flash to the Exposure 
Compensation
Correcting red eyes
[MENU] >  [Rec] > [Red-Eye Removal] 
						

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10.Recording Motion Pictures
Recording Motion Picture
Applicable modes: 
This camera can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD 
format or motion pictures recorded in MP4.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are 
using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded.
Refer to P19 for details.
1Start recording by pressing the motion 
picture button.
A Elapsed recording time
B  Available recording time
•Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is 
possible.
•The recording state indicator (red)  C will flash while 
recording motion pictures.
•If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation 
being performed, part of the display will disappear.
Press [DISP.] or touch the monitor to make the display 
reappear.
•Release the motion picture button right after you press it.
2Stop the recording by pressing the motion 
picture button again.
•Still picture recording is also possible during the motion picture recording by fully 
pressing the shutter button.  (P214)
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10. Recording Motion Pictures
Enabling/disabling the motion picture button
[MENU] > [Custom]  > [Video Button]  > [ON]/[OFF]
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This function is for preventing accidental operation of the button.
Switching between the angle of view for taking pictures and the one for 
recording motion pictures
[MENU] > [Custom]  > [Rec Area]  > [! ]
 (Picture)/[ ]  (Motion picture)
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When the aspect ratio setting is different in still and motion pictures, the angle of view 
changes at the start of motion picture recording.
When [Rec Area] is set to [ ], angle of view during motion picture recording is displayed.
•The recording area indicated is an approximation. 
						

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10. Recording Motion Pictures
•When a high ambient temperature, continuous motion picture recording or other conditions are 
causing the camera to overheat, [ ]  flashes. If a message is displayed after [ ] flashes, the 
camera will turn off automatically to protect itself. When this happens, some functions will be 
disabled until the camera cools down.
•The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated 
during the recording of a motion picture.
•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.•Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after 
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
•The [Sensitivity] will be set to [AUTO] (for motion pictures) when recording motion pictures. 
Also, the [ISO Limit Set] will not operate.
•When recording a motion picture, [Stabilizer] will be fixed to [ ] even if it is set to [ ].
•It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (optional) when recording 
motion pictures. (P305)
•If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor (optional) the power supply is cut off 
due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor (optional) is disconnected etc., the motion picture will 
not be recorded.
•It will be recorded in the following categories for certain Recording Modes. A motion picture 
recording matching each Recording Mode will be performed for the ones not listed below.
Not available in these cases:
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Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases.–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Soft Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode)
–[Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/[Sunshine] (Creative 
Control Mode)
–When using [Time Lapse Shot]
–When using [Stop Motion Animation]
Selected Recording ModeRecording Mode while 
recording motion picture
–Program AE Mode–Aperture-Priority AE Mode
–Shutter-Priority AE Mode
–Manual Exposure Mode
Normal motion picture
–[Clear Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/[Handheld Night 
Shot]/[Clear Night Portrait] (Scene Guide Mode)Low Light Mode