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When selecting [ ]
You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen.
•
The focus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen.
1Touch the subject.
•The assist screen for setting the focus position is enlarged to
approximately 5 times original size.
•The assist screen can also be displayed by pressing 2, pressing
4 to display the enlarged position setting screen, and then
selecting the enlarged position using the cursor buttons and
pressing [MENU/SET].
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When selecting [ ]
You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen.
•
The focus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen.
1Touch the subject.
•The assist screen for setting the focus position is enlarged to
approximately 5 times original size.
•The assist screen can also be displayed by pressing 2, pressing
4 to display the enlarged position setting screen, and then
selecting the enlarged position using the cursor buttons and
pressing [MENU/SET].
2Drag the...")
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Applicable modes:
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.
Set the [FOCUS MODE] to [MF]. (P32)
Use the focus lever or focus ring on the lens to achieve focus.
•When [MF ASSIST] on the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON] and
you focus manually, the display will switch to the assist screen
and the image will be enlarged. (MF Assist A)...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64928/w64_dmc-gx1_adv_en_om_d-96.png "Page 97
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Applicable modes:
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.
Set the [FOCUS MODE] to [MF]. (P32)
Use the focus lever or focus ring on the lens to achieve focus.
•When [MF ASSIST] on the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON] and
you focus manually, the display will switch to the assist screen
and the image will be enlarged. (MF Assist A)...")
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∫Displaying the MF Assist
•This is displayed by moving the focus lever, rotating the focus ring, or touching the screen. (In
the Creative Control Mode [MINIATURE EFFECT], MF Assistance cannot be displayed by
touching the screen)
•It can also be displayed by pressing 2 to display the setup screen for the enlarged area,
deciding the area to enlarge using the cursor button, and then pressing [MENU/SET].
•It will switch to the setting screen for the enlarged area by pressing the cursor...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64928/w64_dmc-gx1_adv_en_om_d-97.png "Page 98
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∫Displaying the MF Assist
•This is displayed by moving the focus lever, rotating the focus ring, or touching the screen. (In
the Creative Control Mode [MINIATURE EFFECT], MF Assistance cannot be displayed by
touching the screen)
•It can also be displayed by pressing 2 to display the setup screen for the enlarged area,
deciding the area to enlarge using the cursor button, and then pressing [MENU/SET].
•It will switch to the setting screen for the enlarged area by pressing the cursor...")
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About the focus distance reference mark
The focus distance reference
mark is a mark used to measure
the focus distance.
Use this when taking pictures
with Manual Focus or taking
close-up pictures.
A Focus distance reference
mark
B Focus distance reference line
C 0.2 m (0.66 feet) [When the
interchangeable lens
(H-PS14042) is used, Wide to
focal length 20 mm]
D 0.3 m (0.99 feet) [When the
interchangeable lens
(H-PS14042) is used, focal
length 21 mm to Tele]
E 0.3 m (0.99 feet)...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64928/w64_dmc-gx1_adv_en_om_d-99.png "Page 100
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About the focus distance reference mark
The focus distance reference
mark is a mark used to measure
the focus distance.
Use this when taking pictures
with Manual Focus or taking
close-up pictures.
A Focus distance reference
mark
B Focus distance reference line
C 0.2 m (0.66 feet) [When the
interchangeable lens
(H-PS14042) is used, Wide to
focal length 20 mm]
D 0.3 m (0.99 feet) [When the
interchangeable lens
(H-PS14042) is used, focal
length 21 mm to Tele]
E 0.3 m (0.99 feet)...")
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Applicable modes:
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the
contrast is too strong and you c annot achieve appropriate exposure.
Align the screen with the subject.
Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus or exposure.
•If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.
While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the camera as
you compose the picture and then press shutter
button fully.
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Applicable modes:
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the
contrast is too strong and you c annot achieve appropriate exposure.
Align the screen with the subject.
Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus or exposure.
•If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.
While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the camera as
you compose the picture and then press shutter
button fully.
AAE lock...")
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∫AF/AE Lock
Locking of the focus and exposure can be set in [AF/AE LOCK] in the [CUSTOM] menu.
Note
•
If you set [AF/AE LOCK HOLD] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON], you can fix the focus and the
exposure even if you release [AF/AE LOCK] after pressing it. (P152)
•When AE lock is performed, the brightness of the recording screen that appears on the LCD
monitor/Optional Live Viewfinder is fixed.
•AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode.•AE Lock only is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64928/w64_dmc-gx1_adv_en_om_d-101.png "Page 102
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∫AF/AE Lock
Locking of the focus and exposure can be set in [AF/AE LOCK] in the [CUSTOM] menu.
Note
•
If you set [AF/AE LOCK HOLD] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON], you can fix the focus and the
exposure even if you release [AF/AE LOCK] after pressing it. (P152)
•When AE lock is performed, the brightness of the recording screen that appears on the LCD
monitor/Optional Live Viewfinder is fixed.
•AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode.•AE Lock only is...")
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Applicable modes:
Adjusting the White Balance
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to
what is seen by the eye in ac cordance with the light source.
Press 1 ().
Touch the White Balance to select.
•The item can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].
Touch [SET].
¢ It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording.
ItemRecording conditions...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64928/w64_dmc-gx1_adv_en_om_d-102.png "Page 103
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Applicable modes:
Adjusting the White Balance
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to
what is seen by the eye in ac cordance with the light source.
Press 1 ().
Touch the White Balance to select.
•The item can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].
Touch [SET].
¢ It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording.
ItemRecording conditions...")
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∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function
properly. In a case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64928/w64_dmc-gx1_adv_en_om_d-103.png "Page 104
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∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function
properly. In a case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White...")
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Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Select [ ], [ ] and then touch [WHITE SET].2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so
that the frame in the center is filled by the white
object only and then touch [SET].
Note
•
White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the White Balance
again after adjusting to appropriate brightness.
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Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Select [ ], [ ] and then touch [WHITE SET].2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so
that the frame in the center is filled by the white
object only and then touch [SET].
Note
•
White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the White Balance
again after adjusting to appropriate brightness.
You can set the color temperature manually for taking natural pictures in...")
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You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by
setting the White Balance.
1Select the White Balance and then touch [ADJUST.].2Touch within the frame to finely adjust.
•You can finely adjust also by touching [G_]/[M`]/[A]/[B], or
pressing 3/4/2 /1 of the cursor button.
3Touch [SET].
Note
•
If you finely adjust the White Balance to A (amber), the White Balance icon on the screen will
change to orange. If you finely adjust the White Balance to B...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64928/w64_dmc-gx1_adv_en_om_d-105.png "Page 106
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You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by
setting the White Balance.
1Select the White Balance and then touch [ADJUST.].2Touch within the frame to finely adjust.
•You can finely adjust also by touching [G_]/[M`]/[A]/[B], or
pressing 3/4/2 /1 of the cursor button.
3Touch [SET].
Note
•
If you finely adjust the White Balance to A (amber), the White Balance icon on the screen will
change to orange. If you finely adjust the White Balance to B...")
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Recording - 102 - ∫AF/AE Lock Locking of the focus and exposure can be set in [AF/AE LOCK] in the [CUSTOM] menu. Note • If you set [AF/AE LOCK HOLD] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON], you can fix the focus and the exposure even if you release [AF/AE LOCK] after pressing it. (P152) •When AE lock is performed, the brightness of the recording screen that appears on the LCD monitor/Optional Live Viewfinder is fixed. •AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode.•AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus.•AE Lock and AF Lock must be activated before motion picture recording begins.•The exposure is set, even if the brightness of the subject changes.•The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is locked. •Program Shift can be set even when AE is locked. ItemSettings [AE]Only the exposure is locked. •[AEL], aperture value, the shutter speed light when the exposure is set. [AF] Only the focus is locked. •[AFL], the focus indication, aperture value, the shutter speed light when the subject is focused. [AF/AE ] Both focus and exposure are locked. •[AFL], [AEL], the focus indication, aperture value and the shutter speed light when the subject is focused and the exposure is set.
- 103 - Recording Applicable modes: Adjusting the White Balance In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in ac cordance with the light source. Press 1 (). Touch the White Balance to select. •The item can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ]. Touch [SET]. ¢ It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording. ItemRecording conditions [AWB] Automatic adjustment [V ] When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky [Ð ] When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky [î ] When taking pictures outdoors in the shade [Ñ ] When taking pictures under incandescent lights [] ¢When taking pictures with the flash only [] /[] When using the preset White Balance [] When using the preset color temperature setting 12
Recording - 104 - ∫Auto White Balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In a case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB]. 1 Auto White Balance will work within this range. 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 Shade 5 Sunlight 6 White fluorescent light 7 Incandescent light bulb 8 Sunrise and sunset 9 Candlelight K lKelvin Color Temperature Note • Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ ], [ ]. •The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the range of the camera’s flash.•The set White Balance is maintained even after the power switch is turned [OFF], but when the White Balance is changed in a different Scene Mode, [WHITE BALANCE] for the Scene Mode that was set will return to [AWB]. •In the Scene Modes listed below, White Balance is fixed to [AWB].–[SCENERY]/[ARCHITECTURE]/[FOOD]/[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[NIGHT SCENERY]/ [ILLUMINATIONS]/[PARTY]/[SUNSET] •When the [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] (P96) is set to [ON], operation of the cursor button is assigned to movement of the AF area. In such a case, assign the [WHITE BALANCE] as the menu item of the Quick Menu (P64) and perform the operation. 12
- 105 - Recording Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. 1Select [ ], [ ] and then touch [WHITE SET].2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then touch [SET]. Note • White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the White Balance again after adjusting to appropriate brightness. You can set the color temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting conditions. The color of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the color temperature increases, the picture becomes more bluish. As the color temperature decreases, the picture becomes more reddish. 1Select [ ] and then touch [WB K SET].2Touch the color temperature setting bar. •It is also possible to set the values by touching [3]/[4] or pressing 3/4 of the cursor button.•You can set a color temperature from [2500K] to [10000K]. 3Touch [SET]. Setting the White Balance manually Setting the color temperature 12
Recording - 106 - You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the White Balance. 1Select the White Balance and then touch [ADJUST.].2Touch within the frame to finely adjust. •You can finely adjust also by touching [G_]/[M`]/[A]/[B], or pressing 3/4/2 /1 of the cursor button. 3Touch [SET]. Note • If you finely adjust the White Balance to A (amber), the White Balance icon on the screen will change to orange. If you finely adjust the White Balance to B (blue), the White Balance icon on the screen will change to blue. •If you finely adjust the White Balance to G _ (green) or M` (magenta), [_] (green) or [ `] (magenta) appears beside the White Balance icon on the screen. •Select the center point if you are not finely adjusting the White Balance.•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.•You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item.•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The White Balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting (center point) in the following cases. –When you reset the White Balance in [ ] or [ ]–When you reset the color temperature manually in [ ] Finely adjusting the White Balance 2 : A (AMBER: ORANGE) 1 : B (BLUE: BLUISH) 3 : G_ (GREEN: GREENISH) 4 :M` (MAGENTA: REDDISH) 12
- 107 - Recording Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the White Balance fine adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colors are automatically recorded when the shutter button is pressed once. 1Finely adjust the White Balance in step 2 of the “Finely adjusting the White Balance” procedure, and touch [ ]/ [ ] to set the bracket. • Bracket settings can also be made by rotating the rear dial. [] or rear dial right: Horizontal (A to B) [] or rear dial left: Vertical (G i to M j) 2Touch [SET]. Note • [ ] is displayed in White Balance icon in the screen when the White Balance Bracket is set.•The White Balance Bracket setting is released when the power has been turned off (including Sleep Mode). •You will only hear the shutter sound once.•The White Balance Bracket feature is disabled during motion picture recording. White Balance Bracket
Recording - 108 - Applicable modes: Setting the Light Sensitivity This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark plac es without the resulting pictures coming out dark. Press 3 (). Touch the ISO sensitivity to select. Touch [SET]. ¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] of [REC] Mode menu (P143) is set to anything except [OFF], it is set automatically within the value set in [ISO LIMIT SET]. ISO sensitivitySettings AUTO The ISO sensitivity is automatica lly adjusted according to the brightness.•Maximum [ISO1600]¢ (Intelligent) The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the subject and the brightness.•Maximum [ISO1600]¢ 160/200/400/800/1600/3200/ 6400/12800The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings. (When the [ISO INCREMENTS] in [REC] Mode menu (P143) is set to [1/3 EV], items of ISO sensitivity that can be set will increase.) 160 12800 Recording location (recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark Shutter speed Slow Fast Noise Less Increased Jitter of the subjectIncreased Less
- 109 - Recording ∫About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control) The camera detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject. • The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully. Note •For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to P81.•The setting is fixed to [ ] in the following cases.–In [SPORTS],[BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene Mode•When the [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] (P96) is set to [ON], operation of the cursor button is assigned to movement of the AF area. In such a case, assign the [SENSITIVITY] as the menu item of the Quick Menu (P64) and perform the operation.
Recording - 110 - Using the function button The recording functions etc. registered in the [Fn BUTTON SET] of the [CUSTOM] menu can be assigned to the [Fn1], [Fn2] (function) buttons, [Fn3] and [Fn4] icon. You can use the assigned functions by pressing the buttons for [Fn1] and [Fn2] and by touching the icons for [Fn3] and [Fn4]. • To use [Fn2], set the [AF/AE LOCK /Fn2] of the [CUSTOM] menu to [Fn2]. Select [Fn1], [Fn2], [Fn3] or [Fn4] from the [Fn BUTTON SET] in the [CUSTOM] menu and press [MENU/SET]. Select the function you want to assign and press [MENU/SET]. •Assign your favorite function to [Fn1], [Fn2], [Fn3] and [Fn4]. •Exit the menu after it is set. [REC] Mode menu/Recording functions • [ONE PUSH AE] (P112)•[PREVIEW] (P113)•[LEVEL GAUGE] (P38)•[FOCUS AREA SET]•[PHOTO STYLE] (P136)•[ASPECT RATIO] (P138)•[PICTURE SIZE] (P138)•[QUALITY] (P139)•[METERING MODE] (P140)•[FLASH] (P78) •[FLASH ADJUST.] (P142)•[I.RESOLUTION] (P142)•[I.DYNAMIC] (P142)•[EX. TELE CONV.] (still pictures/motion pictures) (P144) •[DIGITAL ZOOM] (P76)•[STABILIZER] (P74)•[SENSITIVITY] (P108)•[WHITE BALANCE] (P103)•[AF MODE] (P91)•[DRIVE MODE] (Single (P35)/Burst (P84)/ Auto bracket (P86)/Self-timer (P89) ) [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu • [MOTION PIC. SET] (P146 , 147)•[PICTURE MODE] (P148) [CUSTOM] menu • [HISTOGRAM] (P150)•[GUIDE LINE] (P151)•[ REC AREA] (P155) 0â0ç0Ð0â0æ0Á0í0ð0ä0ì 0ç10Ó 0ç10Ò