Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx85 Basic Owners Manual

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∫About [More settings] (step 2 in P40)
¢ Not available for burst recording. When using burst recording,  if you press and hold 
the shutter button, recording will be performed continuously until a specified number 
of pictures are taken. 
Recording Mode: 
∫ About [More settings] (step 
2 in P40)
•
When using burst recording, if you press and hold the shutter button, recording will be 
performed until a specified number of pictures are taken.
The available aperture values vary depending on the lens.
∫ About [More settings] (step 
2 in P40)
¢ Not available for burst recording. When using burst recording,  if you press and hold 
the shutter button, recording will be performed continuously until a specified number 
of pictures are taken. 
Takes pictures with different focus positions within the range  based on the initial 
focus position.
Exposure Bracket
[Step] Sets the number of pictures to be taken and the exposure 
compensation range.
[3
~ 1/3] (Takes three pictures with an interval of 1/3 EV) to [7 ~ 1] (Takes seven pictures with an interval of 1 EV)
[Sequence] Sets the order in which pictures are taken.
[Single Shot Setting]¢[ ]: Takes one picture each time you press the shutter 
button.
[ ]: Takes all the pictures set to be taken when you press 
the shutter button once.
Aperture Bracket
[Image Count] [3], [5]: Takes a specified number of pictures with different 
aperture values within the range based on the initial aperture 
value.
[ALL]: Takes pictures using all aperture values.
Focus Bracket
[Step]
Sets the interval between focus positions.[Image Count]¢Sets the number of pictures to be taken.
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Image Stabilizer
The camera can activate either the In-Lens Image Stabilizer or In-Body Image 
Stabilizer, or it can activate both of them and reduce jitter e ven more effectively. 
(Dual I.S.)
For motion picture recording, you can use the 5-Axis Hybrid Ima ge Stabilizer, which 
makes use of the In-Lens Image Stabilizer, In-Body Image Stabil izer, and Electronic 
Image Stabilizer.
•
The image stabilizers to be activated differ depending on your  lens. The icon for the 
currently activated image stabilizer is displayed on the record ing screen.
¢ When [E-Stabilization (Video)] is set to  [ON]
When taking picturesWhen recording 
motion pictures
Panasonic lenses compatible with 
Dual I.S. 
(Based on the Micro Four Thirds 
System standard)
•For the latest information on 
compatible lenses, please refer to 
our website.
•If [ ], [ ] or [ ] is not 
displayed even when a compatible 
lens is used, update the lens 
firmware to the latest version. (P9) Lens + Body 
(Dual I.S.) ( / )
Lens + Body 
(Dual I.S.) ( ), 
5-Axis Hybrid
()¢
Lenses compatible with the image 
stabilizer function 
(Based on the Micro Four Thirds 
System standard/Four Thirds 
System standard) Lens or Body ( /
) Lens or Body ( ), 
5-Axis Hybrid
()
¢
Lenses not compatible with the 
image stabilizer function 
(Based on the Micro Four Thirds 
System standard/Four Thirds 
System standard)
Body ( / )Body ( ), 
5-Axis Hybrid
()
¢When using a Leica lens mount 
adaptor (optional) or mount 
adaptor made by another 
manufacturer
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Applicable modes: 
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When using an interchangeable lens with O.I.S. switch (such as H-FS14140:optional), 
stabilizer function is activated if the O.I.S. switch of the le ns is set to [ON]. ([ ] is set 
at the time of purchase)
Select the menu. (P28)
>  [Rec] > [Stabilizer]
[Operation Mode] []
([Normal])
Camera shake is corrected for up/down, left/
right, and rotational movements.
[]
([Panning]) Camera shake is corrected for up/down 
movements.
This mode is ideal for panning (a method of 
taking pictures which involves turning the 
camera to track the movements of a subject 
which continues to move in a fixed direction).
[OFF] [Stabilizer] does not work. ([ ])
•When using a lens with an O.I.S. switch, 
set the switch to [OFF].
[E-Stabilization 
(Video)] Jitter during motion picture recording is corrected along the 
vertical, horizontal, roll, pitch, and yaw axes by making use o
f 
the In-Lens Image Stabilizer, In-Body Image Stabilizer, and 
Electronic Image Stabilizer. (5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer)
[ON]/[OFF]
•When [ON] is selected, the angle of view of recorded motion 
pictures may become narrower.
[Focal Length Set] If the focal length is not set automatically, you can set it 
manually. (P44)•When a manually selected focal length is set, a confirmation 
screen asking you to change the focal length setting is 
displayed after you turn on the camera. Selecting [Yes] allows 
you to set [Focal Length Set] in [Stabilizer].
MENU
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1Select the menu. (P28)
2Select the focal length of your lens with 2/1.
•A focal length ranging from 8 mm to 1000 mm can 
be set.
3Press [MENU/SET].
Recording Motion Picture/4K 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.
In addition, the camera can record 4K motion pictures in MP4.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
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.
•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.
Setting the focal length of a lens
>  [Rec] > [Stabilizer]  > [Focal Length Set]MENU
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•When the ambient temperature is high or motion picture is recorded continuously, the 
camera may display [ ] and stop the recording to protect itself. Wait until the camera 
cools down.
•MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [FHD], [HD] or [VGA]:
Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 
59 seconds or the file size exceeds 4 GB.
•MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [4K]:
Motion picture file will be recorded and played back in separate files in the following 
cases (You can continue recording without interruption.):
–When using an SDHC memory card: If the file exceeds 4 GB–When using an SDXC memory card: If the continuous recording time exceeds 3 
hours and 4 minutes or If the file exceeds 96 GB
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∫Setting the format, size and recording frame rate
> [Motion Picture]  > [Rec Format]
>  [Motion Picture]  > [Rec Quality]
When [AVCHD] is selected
¢1 AVCHD Progressive
[AVCHD] This data format is suitable for when playing back on a 
high-definition TV, etc.
[MP4]
This data format is suitable for when playing back on a PC, etc.
ItemSizeRecording 
frame rateSensor outputBit rate
[FHD/28M/60p]¢ 11920 k1080
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
MENU
MENU
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When [MP4] is selected
¢2 4K motion picture
•When recording motion pictures in 4K, use a card rated as UHS Speed Class 3. (P11)•The angle of view of motion pictures in 4K is narrower than those of motion pictures in 
other sizes.
•To ensure highly accurate focus, 4K photos are recorded at reduced Auto Focus 
speeds. It may be difficult to focus on the subject with Auto Focus, but this is not a 
malfunction.
ItemSizeRecording 
frame rateSensor outputBit rate
[4K/100M/30p]¢ 23840 k2160 30p 30 frames/second
100 Mbps
[4K/100M/24p]¢23840 k2160 24p 24 frames/second
100 Mbps
[FHD/28M/60p]1920
k1080
60p 60 frames/second 28 Mbps
[FHD/20M/30p]1920
k1080
30p 30 frames/second 20 Mbps
[HD/10M/30p]
1280
k720 10 Mbps
[VGA/4M/30p]640
k480 4 Mbps
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Recording Motion Pictures with 4K Live 
Cropping
Recording Mode: 
By cropping your motion picture down from the 4K angle of view to Full High 
Definition, you can record a motion picture that pans and zooms  in/out while 
leaving the camera in a fixed position.
•
Hold the camera firmly in place while recording.•A motion picture will be recorded at [FHD/20M/30p] under [MP4].
•When you want to zoom in/out, set different angles of view for  the cropping start and 
end frames. For example, to zoom in, set a larger angle of view for the start frame and a 
smaller angle of view for the end frame.
1Set mode dial to [ ].
2Select the menu. (P28)
•The angle of view narrows.
3Set the cropping start frame.A Cropping start frame•When making settings for the first time, a 
cropping start frame of size 1920k1080 is 
displayed. (After setting the cropping start frame 
and end frame, the start frame and end frame 
that you set immediately before will be 
displayed.)
•The camera will remember the frame position 
and size even when the camera is turned off. Pan
Zoom in
> [Motion Picture]  > [4K Live Cropping]  > [40SEC]/
[20SEC]MENU
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4Repeat step 3, and then set the 
cropping end frame.
B Cropping end frame
5Press the motion picture button (or shutter button) to start 
recording.
•Immediately release the motion picture button (or the shutter button) after 
pressing it.
•When the set operating time has elapsed, recording automaticall y ends.
To end recording midway, press the motion picture button (or the shutter button) 
again.
∫ Changing the position and size of a crop frame
Press [Fn3] while the recording screen is displayed, and perfor m steps 3 and 4.
∫ To cancel [4K Live Cropping] recording
Set to [OFF] in step 
2.
Button operationTouch operationDescription of operation
3/4/2/1Touching Moves the frame.
Pinch out/
Pinch in Enlarges/reduces the frame.
[DISP.][Reset]Returns the position of the 
frame to the center and its size 
to the default setting.
[MENU/SET][Set]
Decides the position and size of 
the frame.
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Playback
Playing Back Pictures
1Press [(].
2Press  2/1.
Playing Back Motion Pictures
This unit was designed to play motion pictures using 
the AVCHD and MP4 formats.
•
Motion pictures are displayed with the motion picture icon 
([ ]).
Press  3 to play back.AMotion picture recording time∫Operations during Motion Picture Playback
¢ 1 The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you press  1/2 again.
¢  2  When a motion picture recorded with [AVCHD] is rewound frame -by-frame, its 
frames will be shown in intervals of approximately 0.5 seconds.
•If you press [MENU/SET] during a pause, you can create a picture from a motion 
picture.
2: Play back the previous picture
1: Play back the next picture
Sending an image to a web service
If you press 
4 when displaying images one by one, you can easily send an 
image to a web service.
•
For details, refer to the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features  (PDF  format)”.
Button operationTouch operationDescription of operation
3Play/Pause
4Stop
2Fast rewind¢1
Frame-by-frame rewind ¢2
(while pausing)
1Fast forward¢1
Frame-by-frame forward
(while pausing)
Reduce volume level
Increase volume level
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