Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx85 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Applicable modes: 
Extended Tele Conversion enables you to take pictures that are further enlarged without 
deteriorating the picture quality.
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Set the picture size to [M] or [S] (picture sizes indicated with   ), and set the quality to 
[ A ]  or  [ ›].
Raising the telescopic effect
[Ex. Tele Conv.]
When taking pictures [Ex. Tele Conv.]
([Rec])1.2k
: [  M] ([16:9])
1.4k : [  M] ([4:3]/[3:2]/[1:1])
2.0k : [  S] ([4:3]/[3:2]/[16:9]/[1:1])
When recording motion 
pictures...

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∫Increasing the zoom magnification in steps 
•This can be used only when recording pictures.
1Select the menu.  (P54)
2Set a function button to [Zoom Control].  (P58)
3Press the function button.4Press 2/1  or  3/4.
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The zoom operation is terminated when the function button is pr essed again or a certain 
amount of time passes.
A Optical Zoom range (Focal length)
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BExtended Tele Conversion range for still picture 
recording (Zoom magnification)
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This zoom slider is...

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•If you assign [Ex. Tele Conv.] to [Fn Button Set] (P58) in the [Custom] menu, you can display 
the Extended Tele Conversion setting screen for both pictures a nd motion pictures by pressing 
the assigned function button. While this screen is displayed, y ou can change the [Picture Size] 
setting by pressing [DISP.].
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following cases:
–[Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)–[Toy Effect]/[Toy Pop]...

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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).
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This may only be selected when using a lens that is compatible with power zoom (electrically 
operated zoom).
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
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(Optical Zoom and Extended Tele Conversion for still picture recording are 
operable)
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If you are using an interchangeable lens not supporting power z oom (H-FS12032/H-FS35100/
H-H020A/H-FS14140), you can only operate Extended Tele Conversion for pictures by setting 
[Ex. Tele Conv.]  (P151) 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...

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Taking pictures by using the flash
Applicable modes: 
∫Open/Close the built-in flash
Taking a picture using the flash becomes 
possible by opening the built-in flash.
A To open the flash
Press the flash open button.
BTo close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
•Forcibly closing the flash can damage the 
camera.
•Be sure to close the built-in flash when not in 
use.
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ] while the 
flash is closed.
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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 are the ranges when the ISO sensitivity is...

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Setting the Flash Functions
Applicable modes: 
Select whether to set the flash output automatically or manually.
1Select the menu. (P54)
2(When [MANUAL] is selected)
Select the menu.
3Press 2/1  to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
•You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/128] in steps of [1/3].
•This item is not available when an built-in flash is being used .
Changing the firing mode
>[Rec] > [Flash]  > [Firing Mode]
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Applicable modes: 
Set the flash to match the recording.
Select the menu. (P54)
¢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...

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∫Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Initial setting of Scene Guide Mode)
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In Intelligent Auto Mode (  or  ), the flash will be set to [ ] or  [Π]. (P64)
•The Scene Guide Mode flash setting is returned to the initial v alue with each change of scene.
Recording Mode‰Œ
Program AE Mode
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
±±±±±
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
Manual Exposure Mode±± —— ±...