Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gm5 Owners Manual

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Optimizing the ISO sensitivity for the shutter speed and aperture value
When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], the camera sets the  ISO sensitivity 
automatically so that the exposure will be appropriate for the  shutter speed and aperture 
value.
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Depending on recording conditions, an appropriate exposure may  not be set or the ISO 
sensitivity may become higher.
Manual Exposure Assistance
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•Rotate the rear dial to display the Exposure Meter. Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed 
in red.
•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink 
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.•When you use a lens with an aperture ring, the aperture ring se tting takes priority.
Not available in these cases:
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Applicable modes: 
The effects of aperture and shutter speed can be checked by using the Preview Mode.
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Confirm the effects of aperture:  You can check the depth of field (effective focus range) 
before taking a picture by closing the leaf shutter to the aper ture value you set.
•Confirm the effects of shutter speed: Movement can be confirmed by displaying the actual 
picture that will be taken with that shutter speed.
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Applicable modes: 
When the exposure setting is too bright or too dark, you can use one push AE to achieve a 
suitable exposure setting.
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The exposure meter is displayed, and the aperture and shutter s peed are changed to give 
a suitable exposure.
•In the following cases, suitable exposure cannot be set.–When the subject is extremely dark and it is not possible to ac hieve adequate exposure 
by changing the aperture value or shutter speed
–When recording using the flash–In Preview...

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Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)
Recording Mode: 
Consecutive photos taken while the camera is moved are combined to form a panorama.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
•After the screen that asks you to check the recording direction is displayed, the 
horizontal/vertical guidelines will be displayed.
2Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
3Press the shutter button fully and move the camera in a small c ircle 
in the direction of the arrow on the screen.
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4Press the shutter button once again to end the picture recording.
•Recording can also be ended by keeping the camera still while recording.
•Recording can also be ended by moving the camera to the end of  the guide.
∫Technique for Panorama Shot Mode
A Move the camera in the recording direction 
without shaking it.
If the camera shakes too much, pictures 
may not be able to be recorded, or the 
recorded panorama picture may become 
narrower (smaller).
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∫About playback
Pressing  3 will start scrolling playback automatically in the 
same direction as the recording.
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The following operations can be performed during scrolling 
playback.
¢ When the playback is paused, you can scroll forwards and backwa rds by dragging the 
screen.
When the scroll bar is touched, the playback position jumps to  the touched position.
•The optimal speed for moving the camera varies depending on the lens being used.•When the focal length is long, such as...

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Taking Pictures that match the Scene being 
recorded
 (Scene Guide Mode)
Recording Mode: 
If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the 
example images, the camera will set optimal exposure, color, an d focus, allowing you to 
record in a manner appropriate to the scene.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Press  2/1 to select the scene.
•The scene can also be selected by dragging an 
example image or the slide bar.
3Press [MENU/SET] to set.
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∫Switching the scene selection screen display
Press [DISP.] to switch the monitor screen.
•When it is set to the guide display, tips for creating picture  effects suitable for each scene, etc. 
is displayed.
•To change the Scene Guide Mode, select the [ ] tab on the menu s creen, select [Scene 
Switch] , and then press [MENU/SET]. You can return to step
2 on  P98 .•The following items cannot be set in Scene Guide Mode because t he camera automatically 
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For details on “Scene Guide Mode” settings, refer to P98.
[Clear Portrait]
The brightness of the face is adjusted and the background is 
defocused to create a clear portrait.Tips
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If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance  
the effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the 
distance between the camera and the subject.
[Silky Skin]
Brighter face and softer skin color creates a healthy younger 
look.Tips
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If you are using a lens with the zoom...