Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx85 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed
Recording Mode: 
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The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible on the recording 
screen. To check on the recording screen, please use [Preview].  (P75)
•The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may diff er. Check the pictures on the 
playback screen.
•Rotate the front/rear dial to display the Exposure Meter. Unsui table areas of the range are 
displayed in red.
•If the exposure is...

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When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically optimizes the shutter speed 
for the brightness of the subject.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Set the aperture value by rotating the rear 
dial or the front dial.
A Aperture value
B Exposure meter
•It will switch between aperture setting operation and 
Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear 
dial is pressed.
•When using a lens having an aperture ring, set the position of  the aperture ring to [A] to activate 
the...

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Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed, 
and rotate the front dial to set the aperture 
value.
AExposure meter
B Aperture value
C Shutter speed
D Manual Exposure Assistance
Optimizing the ISO sensitivity for the shutter speed and apertu re value
When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], the camera sets the  ISO sensitivity 
automatically so that the exposure will...

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∫About [T] (Time)
If you set the shutter speed to [T] (Time) and fully press the  shutter button, an exposure 
starts. (Continues up to approximately 120 seconds.)
If you press the shutter button again, the exposure will end.
Use this when you want to keep the shutter open for a long time  to take pictures of 
fireworks, a night scene etc.
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It can only be used with Manual Exposure Mode.
•When taking pictures with the shutter speed set to [T], we reco mmend using a tripod 
and...

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Applicable modes: 
The effects of aperture and shutter speed can be checked by using the Preview Mode.
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Confirm the effects of aperture:  You can check the depth of field (effective focus range) 
before taking a picture by closing the diaphragm blades to the  aperture value you set.
•Confirm the effects of shutter speed: Movement can be confirmed by displaying the actual 
picture that will be taken with that shutter speed.
1Set a function button to [Preview].  (P58)
•The following...

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Applicable modes: 
When the exposure setting is too bright or too dark, you can use one push AE to achieve a 
suitable exposure setting.
1Set a function button to [One Push AE].  (P58)
2(When exposure is not adequate)
Press function button .
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The exposure meter is displayed, and the aperture and shutter s peed are changed to give 
a suitable exposure.
•In the following cases, suitable exposure cannot be set.
–When the subject is extremely dark and it is not possible to ac hieve...

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Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)
Recording Mode: 
Consecutive photos taken while the camera is moved are combined to form a panorama.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
•After the screen that asks you to check the recording direction is displayed, the 
horizontal/vertical guidelines will be displayed.
2Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
3Press the shutter button fully and move the camera in a small c ircle 
in the direction of the arrow on the screen.
4Press the...

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∫Changing the recording direction and angle of view (image size)  of panorama 
pictures
>
 [Rec] >[Panorama Settings]
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The number of recording pixels in the horizontal and vertical directions of the panorama picture 
varies depending on the image size, the recording direction and the number of combined 
pictures.
The maximum number of pixels is shown below.
∫ Technique for Panorama Shot Mode
[Direction]Sets the recording direction.
[Picture Size]Sets the angle of view (image...

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∫About playback
Pressing  3 will start scrolling playback automatically in the 
same direction as the recording.
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The following operations can be performed during scrolling 
playback.
¢ When the playback is paused, you can scroll forwards and backwa rds by dragging the 
screen.
When the scroll bar is touched, the playback position jumps to  the touched position.
•When the focal length is long, such as when a telephoto lens is  attached, move the camera 
slowly.
•The focus, White...

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Taking Pictures that match the Scene being 
recorded
 (Scene Guide Mode)
Recording Mode: 
If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the 
example images, the camera will set optimal exposure, color, an d focus, allowing you to 
record in a manner appropriate to the scene.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Press  2/1 to select the scene.
•The scene can also be selected by dragging an example 
image or the slide bar.
3Press [MENU/SET].
•To change...