Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gm5 Owners Manual

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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).
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The interchangeable lenses (H-FS12032/H-FS35100/H-X015) are not compatible with power 
zoom.
(For compatible lenses, please refer to our website.)
Changing the settings for a power zoom lens
>  [Custom]  > [Power Zoom Lens]
[Disp Focal 
Length] When you zoom, the focal distance is 
displayed and you can confirm the zoom 
position.
A
Focal distance indication
B Current focal distance
[ON]/[OFF]
[Step Zoom] When you operate the zoom with this setting 
[ON], the zoom will stop at positions 
corresponding to predetermined distances.
C
Step zoom indication•[Step Zoom] is disabled during motion 
picture recording.
[ON]/[OFF]
[Zoom Resume] When you turn this unit on, the zoom positions when you last tu
rned this unit 
off are automatically restored.
[ON]/[OFF]
[Zoom Speed] You can set the zoom speed for zoom operations.
•If you set [Step Zoom] to [ON], the zoom speed will not change.
[Photo]:
[H] (High speed)/[M] (Middle speed)/[L] (Low speed)
[Video]:
[H] (High speed)/[M] (Middle speed)/[L] (Low speed)
[Zoom Ring] This may only be selected when a power zoom-compatible lens wit
h a zoom 
lever and zoom ring is attached.
When set to [OFF], the operations controlled by the zoom ring a re disabled 
to prevent accidental operation.
[ON]/[OFF]
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You can perform zoom operations by touching. (Touch zoom)
(Optical Zoom and Extended Tele Conversion for still picture re cording are 
operable)
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If you are using an interchangeable lens not supporting power z oom (H-FS12032/H-FS35100/
H-X015), you can only operate the Extended Tele Conversion for  pictures by setting [Ex. Tele 
Conv.] (P198)  to  [ZOOM].
1To u c h   [ ] .
2To u c h   [ ] .
•The slide bar is displayed.
3Perform zoom operations by dragging 
the slide bar.
•The zoom speed varies depending on the touched 
position.
•Touch [ ] again to end touch zoom operations.
•When [Step Zoom]  (P201) is set to [ON], the slide bar for 
step zoom is displayed.
Zooming using touch operations
[ ]/[ ] Zooms slowly
[ ]/[ ] Zooms quickly
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Taking Pictures with the Flash (Supplied)
Applicable modes: 
To take pictures with the camera using a flash, attach an external flash. Please note that 
this section provides instructions based on the flash (supplied ).
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For information on other external flashes, refer to  P324.
∫Removing the Hot Shoe Cover
The camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot shoe .
Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the 
direction indicated by arrow  2
 while pressing it in the 
direction indicated by arrow  1
.
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When the hot shoe is not in use, make sure to attach the hot 
shoe cover.
•Please be careful not to lose the hot shoe cover.•Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach of children to prevent swa llowing.
•Attach, remove the flash slowly and gently.
1Turn off the camera and the flash.2Slide the flash firmly all the way into the camera’s 
hot shoe until it clicks into place.
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Turn on the camera and the flash when taking pictures.•Do not hold the flash to carry the camera when the flash 
is attached to the camera.
A Flash ON/OFF switch
∫Removing the flash
1Turn off the camera and the flash.2While pressing and holding the lock release 
button, pull the flash in the direction of the arrow 
to remove it.
B Lock release button
Attaching the flash
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Forcing the flash off ([Œ])
In situations where pictures cannot be taken with the flash, su ch as when the flash 
(supplied) is turned off or when you are recording a motion pic ture, [
Œ] (forced flash 
off) is displayed on the recording screen and the flash does not fire.
In the following cases, the flash is fixed to [ Œ] (forced flash off).
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When recording motion pictures
•When using the electronic shutter•When [HDR] is set to [ON]•When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]
•When an image effect in [Filter Select] of [Filter Settings] is  set
Using the flash skillfully
•When recording with the flash, white saturation can occur if th e 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.] (P210) in the minus direction and record the pictures again.
•When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, th e lower portion of the photo 
may turn dark and the control of the flash may be disabled beca use the photo flash may be 
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∫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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These ranges are obtained when the flash (supplied) is attached , the ISO sensitivity is set to 
[AUTO], and [ISO Limit Set] (P163)  is set to [OFF].
•Do not bring any objects near the flash. The heat and light from the flash may cause the objects 
to deform or discolor.
•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 indi cating the flash is charging. Take a 
picture after the access indication disappears.
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used
WideTe l e
0.3 m (0.98 feet) to 6.8 m (22 feet) 0.3 m (0.98 feet) to 4.2 m (14 feet)
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used
WideTe l e
0.9 m (3.0 feet) to 6.0 m (20 feet) 0.9 m (3.0 feet) to 4.2 m (14 feet)
When the interchangeable lens (H-X015) is used
0.5 m (1.6 feet) to 14.1 m (46 feet) 
						

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Setting the Flash Functions
•[Flash] in the [Rec] menu is available only when an external flash is attached.
Applicable modes: 
Select whether to set the flash output automatically or manuall y.
1Select the menu. (P57)
2Press 3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
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When [MANUAL] is set, the luminosity ratio ([1/1], etc.) is dis played on the flash icon on the 
screen.
•This item is not available when an external flash (optional) is being used.
1Select the menu.  (P57)
2Press 2/1  to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
•You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/64] in steps of  [1/3].
•This item is available only when [Firing Mode] is set to [MANUA L].
Changing the firing mode
>[Rec] > [Flash]  > [Firing Mode]
[TTL] The camera automatically sets the flash output.
[MANUAL] Set the luminosity ratio of the flash manually. In [TTL] you can shoot the 
photograph you want even when shooting dark scenes that may otherwise be 
too brightly lit by the flash.
Setting the output ratio manually
>[Rec] > [Flash]  > [Manual Flash Adjust.]
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Applicable modes: 
Set the flash to match the recording.
1Select the menu. (P57)
2Press 3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
¢ It can be set only when [Wireless]  in [Flash]  is set to  [OFF] a nd [Firing Mode] is set to [TTL].•Some flash modes may not be available depending on the external  flash’s settings.
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 t he subject was far away from 
the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect ma y not be evident.
∫Correcting red eyes
Applicable modes: 
When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Red-Eye Removal is  performed 
whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects re d-eye and corrects the 
picture.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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[ ] is displayed on the icon when it is set to [ON].•Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.
Changing Flash Mode
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Flash Mode]
‰([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.
Œ([Forced Flash Off])The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of 
flash is not permitted.
> [Rec] > [Red-Eye Removal]
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∫Available flash settings by Recording Mode [When the flash (supplied) is attached]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 used.  (P77)
•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 Mod e flash setting is 
returned to the default value with each change of scene.
Recording Mode‰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———— ±
Panorama Shot Mode ————±
Creative Control Mode
———— ±
Scene Guide 
Mode
[Clear Portrait] ±¥—— ±
[Silky Skin] ±¥—— ±
[Backlit Softness] ————¥
[Relaxing Tone] ————¥
[Sweet Child's 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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∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1 In Shutter Priority AE Mode, the shutter speed can be set to a  value between 60 seconds 
and 1/50th of a second; in Manual Exposure Mode, it can be set  to T (Time) or a value 
between 60 seconds and 1/50th of a second.
¢ 2 The setting changes to T (Time) in 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.
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.  (P57)
2Press 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].
•Only available when [Wireless] in [Flash] is set to [OFF]. (P212)•The [Flash Synchro] settings also apply to an external flash (o ptional). (P324)•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].
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
‰
1/50th¢11 to 1/16000th
Œ 60¢2 to 1/16000th
Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Flash Synchro]
[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 
becomes dynamic.
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Applicable modes: 
Adjust the flash brightness when pictures taken with the flash are over or underexposed.
1Select the menu. (P57)
2Press 2/1  to set the flash output and then press [MENU/SET] .
•You can adjust from [ j3 EV] to [i 3 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 l evel is adjusted.•It can be set only when [Wireless]  in [Flash]  is set to  [OFF] a nd [Firing Mode] is set to [TTL]. 
(P206,  212)
•The [Flash Adjust.] setting also applies to an external flash ( optional). (P324)
Applicable modes: 
The camera automatically optimizes the flash output for the Exp osure Compensation 
value.
Select the menu.  (P57)
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
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For details on Exposure Compensation, refer to P161 .•The [Auto Exposure Comp.] setting also applies to an external flash (optional).  (P324)
Adjust the flash output
>[Rec] > [Flash]  > [Flash Adjust.]
Synchronizing the output of the flash to the Exposure Compensat ion
>[Rec] > [Flash]  > [Auto Exposure Comp.]
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