Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gm5 Owners Manual

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8. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes
By using flashes that support wireless recording (DMW-FL360L/DMW-FL580L: optional), 
you can separately c ontrol the firing of three flash groups and  the flash attached to the hot 
shoe of the camera.
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Although the flash (supplied) cannot be used as a wireless flas h, if you attach it to the hot shoe 
of the camera, you can control t he firing of wireless flashes.
Applicable modes: 
∫ Placing wireless flashes
Place the wireless flash with it s wireless sensor facing toward  the camera.
The following figure shows the estimated controllable range whe n you take pictures by 
holding the camera horizontally. Controllable range differs depending on the surrounding 
environment.
Placement range [When the flash (supplied) 
is attached] Placement example
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In this placement example, flash C is placed to erase the shado w of the subject that flashes A 
and B will create.
•The recommended number of wirele ss flashes for each group is three or less.•If the subject is too close, signal flashing may affect the exp osure.
If you set [Communication Light] to [LOW] or lower the output w ith a diffuser or similar product, 
the effect will be reduced.
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Preparations:
Attach the flash (supplied) or a flash (DMW-FL360L/DMW-FL580L: optional) to the 
camera.
1Set the wireless flashes to RC Mode and then place them.
•Set a channel and groups for the wireless flash.
2Select the menu. (P57)
3Press  3/4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET].
•When [Wireless]  is set to [ON], [WL] is displayed on the flash  icon on the recording 
screen.
4Press  3/4 to select [Wireless Channel] and then press [MENU/SET].
5Press  3/4 to select the channel and then press [MENU/SET].
•Select the channel you have set for the wireless flashes in ste p 1.
6Press 3/4 to select [Wireless Setup] and then press [MENU/SET].
7Press  3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
•Press the [DISP.] button to fire a test-flash.
A Firing Mode
B Flash output
C Luminosity ratio
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Wireless]MENU
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¢ These options are not displayed when the flash (supplied) is attached to the camera.
∫ Setting the output of communication light
Set the communication light level for wireless recording.
Select the menu.  (P57)
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]
[External 
Flash] [Firing Mode]
[TTL]:
The camera automatically sets the output.
[AUTO]:
¢Flash output is set by the external flash.
[MANUAL]: Set the luminosity ratio of the external flash manually.
[OFF]: The flash on the camera side emits only communication light.
[Flash Adjust.]
Set the output of the external flash manually when [Firing Mode ] is set to 
[TTL].
[Manual Flash Adjust.]
Set the luminosity ratio of the external flash when [Firing Mode] is set to 
[MANUAL].
•You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/64] in steps of  1/3.
[A Group]/
[B Group]/
[C Group][Firing Mode]
[TTL]:
The camera automatically sets the output.
[AUTO]: The wireless flashes automatically set the output.
[MANUAL]: Set the luminosity ratio of the wireless flash manually.
[OFF]: The wireless flashes of the specified group will not fire.
[Flash Adjust.]
Adjust the output of the wireless flashes manually when [Firing  Mode] is set to 
[TTL].
[Manual Flash Adjust.]
Set the luminosity ratio of the wireless flash when [Firing Mod e] is set to 
[MANUAL].
•You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/64] in steps of  1/3.
>[Rec] > [Flash]  > [Communication Light]MENU 
						

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9.  Recording Motion Pictures
Recording Motion Picture
Applicable modes: 
This camera can record full high definition motion pictures com patible with the AVCHD 
format or motion pictures recorded in MP4.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
The functions available when recording motion pictures differ a ccording to the lens you are 
using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded.
Refer to the website for compatible lenses.
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 pict ure recording by fully 
pressing the shutter button.  (P220)
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Enabling/disabling the motion picture button>  [Custom]  > [Video Button] >  [ON]/[OFF]
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This function is for preventing accidental operation of the but ton.
Switching between the angle of view for taking pictures and the  one for 
recording motion pictures
>  [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 pictu re recording is displayed.
•The recording area indicated is an approximation.
MENU
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•When a high ambient temperature, continuous recording or other conditions cause the camera 
to overheat, the following restrictions will occur to protect the camera. Wait until the camera 
cools down.
–Continuous recording, motion picture recording, and the Wi-Fi c onnection will be temporarily 
disabled.
–If you continue recording even when [ ] is flashing on the scree n, a message will be 
displayed and the camera will turn off automatically.
•The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be re corded 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 m ay appear for a while after 
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
•The [Sensitivity] will be set to [AUTO] (for motion pictures) w hen 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.  (P325)
•If while recording motion pictur es using the AC adaptor (optional) the power supply is cut off 
due to a power cut or if the AC adaptor (optional) is disconnec ted etc., the motion picture will 
not be recorded.
•It will be recorded in the following categories for certain Rec ording Modes. A motion picture 
recording matching each Recording Mode will be performed for th e 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 
						

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Applicable modes: 
1Select the menu. (P57)
2Press 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4 to select [Rec Quality] and then press [MENU/SET].
4Press  3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
When [AVCHD] is selected
¢ AVCHD Progressive
Setting the format, size and recording frame rate
>  [Motion Picture]  > [Rec Format]
[AVCHD] This data format is suitable for when playing back on a high-de
finition 
TV, etc.
[MP4] This data format is suitable for when playing back on a PC, etc.
ItemSizeRecording frame 
rateSensor outputBit rate
[FHD/28M/60p]¢1920k1080
60p 60 frames/second 28 Mbps
[FHD/17M/60i]
1920
k1080
60i 60 frames/second 17 Mbps
[FHD/24M/30p]1920
k1080
60i 30 frames/second 24 Mbps
[FHD/24M/24p]1920
k1080 24p 24 frames/second 24 Mbps
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When [MP4] is selected
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What is bit rate
This is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher when the 
number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording meth od. “VBR” is an abbreviation for 
“Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for defin ite period of time) is changed 
automatically depending on the subject to record. Therefore, th e recording time is shortened 
when a subject with fast movement is recorded.
∫ About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
Even when a compatible device is  used, recorded motion pictures may be played back 
with reduced picture and sound quality, or they may not be played back.
Also, recording information may not be displayed correctly. Use  this unit to playback in 
such case.
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If you want to use another device to play back motion pictures  recorded in [FHD/28M/60p], 
[FHD/24M/30p], [FHD/24M/24p] of [AVCHD] or if you want to trans fer them to the device, a PC 
installed with “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”  or a compatible Blu-ray disc recorder is required.
ItemSizeRecording frame 
rateSensor outputBit rate
[FHD/28M/60p] 1920
k1080
60p 60 frames/second 28 Mbps
[FHD/20M/30p]
1920
k1080
30p30 frames/second 20 Mbps
[HD/10M/30p]
1280k
720 10 Mbps
[VGA/4M/30p] 640k
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Applicable modes: 
Focusing changes depending on the Focus Mode setting (P139) and the [Continuous AF] 
setting in the [Motion Picture] menu.
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When the focus mode is set to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC], if you pre ss the shutter button halfway 
while recording a motion picture, the camera will re-adjust the  focus.
•Depending on the recording conditions or lens used, operational  sound may be recorded when 
the Auto Focus is operated while recording a motion picture.
It is recommended to record with [Continuous AF] in the [Motion  Picture] menu set to [OFF], if 
the sound of operation bothers you to avoid recording the lens  noise.
•When operating the zoom when recording motion pictures, it may  take time to come into focus.•[Continuous AF] does not work while [Pull Focus] in [Snap Movie] is in operation.
How to set focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous A F])
Focus mode[Continuous 
AF]Description of settings
[AFS]/[AFF]/
[AFC][ON] The camera automatically keeps focusing on subjects 
during recording.
[OFF] The camera maintains the focus position at the start of 
recording.
[MF][ON]/[OFF]
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Recording still pictures while recording motion 
pictures
Applicable modes: 
Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (Simultaneous 
recording)
∫ Setting motion picture and still picture priorities
Applicable modes: 
Recording method for the still pictures taken while recording a  motion picture can be set 
with [Picture Mode] in the [Motion Picture] menu.
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The picture aspect ratio will be fixed to [16:9].
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following cases:–When [Rec Format] is set to [VGA/4M/30p] in [MP4]
–When the [FHD/24M/24p] is set [only when [ ] (still picture prio rities) is set]–When using [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Motion Picture] menu [only when [ ] (still picture 
priorities) is set]
–When [Snap Movie] is set to [ON]
During motion picture recording, press the 
shutter button fully to record a still picture.
•Simultaneous recording indicator is displayed while recording 
still pictures.
•Recording with the Touch Shutter function (P55) is also 
available.
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(Motion picture 
priorities)
•Pictures will be recorded with a picture size of [S] (2 M).
The picture quality may be different to [S] (2 M) of standard p ictures.
•Only JPEG images are recorded when [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] o r 
[].
(When set to [ ], still pictures will be recorded in [Quality] o f [A ].)
•Up to 15 still pictures can be recorded during recording of the  motion picture.•In [Miniature Effect] of Creative Control Mode, there may be a  slight delay 
between fully pressing the shutter button and recording.
[]
(Still picture 
priorities)•Pictures will be recorded with the set picture size and quality .
•The screen will go dark while recording pictures. A still picture will be 
recorded in the motion picture during that period, and audio is  not recorded.
•Up to 4 still pictures can be recorded during recording of the motion picture.
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