Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx85 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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6. Stabilizer, Zoom and Flash
∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and T (Time)  in the Manual Exposure 
Mode.
•When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can  be selected is 1/160th of a 
second.
•In Intelligent Auto (  or  ) Mode, shutter speed changes dependin g on the identified 
scene.
Applicable modes: 
2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter  closes when taking pictures 
of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.
Select the menu.  (P54)
•
[2nd] is displayed in the flash icon on the screen if you set [ Flash Synchro] to [2ND].•Only available when [Wireless] in [Flash] is set to [OFF]. (P164)
•The [Flash Synchro] settings also apply to an external flash.  (P307)•When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [Flash Synchro]  may deteriorate.•You cannot set [ ] or [ ] when [Flash Synchro] is set to [2ND].
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
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1/60th¢ to 1/160th1 to 1/4000th
Setting to the 2nd Curtain Synchro
>[Rec] > [Flash]  > [Flash Synchro]
[1ST] 1st curtain synchro
The normal method when taking pictures with the flash.
[2ND]2nd curtain synchro
The light source appears behind the subject and picture 
becomes dynamic.
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Applicable modes: 
Adjust the flash brightness when pictures taken with the flash are over or underexposed.
1Select the menu. (P54)
2Press 2/1  to set the flash output and then press [MENU/SET] .
•You can adjust from [ j3 EV] to [ i3 EV] in steps of 1/3 EV.
•Select [ n0] to return to the original flash output.
•[i] or [j] is displayed on the flash icon in the screen when the flash l evel is adjusted.•It can be set only when [Wireless]  in [Flash]  is set to  [OFF] a nd [Firing Mode] is set to [TTL]. 
(P158 , 164)
•The [Flash Adjust.] setting also applies to an external flash.  (P307)
Applicable modes: 
Select the menu. (P54)
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
•
For details on Exposure Compensation, refer to  P110.•The [Auto Exposure Comp.] setting also applies to an external f lash. (P307)
Adjust the flash output
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Flash Adjust.]
Synchronizing the output of the flash to the Exposure Compensat ion
>[Rec] > [Flash]  > [Auto Exposure Comp.]
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Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes
By using flashes that support the wireless control (DMW-FL200L, DMW-FL360L, 
DMW-FL580L: optional), you can control firing of the flash attached to the hot shoe of this 
unit and three flash groups separately.
•
When an built-in flash is being used, you cannot control the fi ring of wireless flashes.
Preparations:
Attach the flash (DMW-FL200L/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.
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 a flash 
(DMW-FL360L: optional) is attached] Placement example
•
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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2Select the menu. (P54)
3Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
•Press [DISP.] to fire a test-flash.
A Firing Mode
B Flash output
C Luminosity ratio
¢ 1 Not available when [Wireless FP] is set to [ON].
¢ 2 This option is not displayed when the flash (DMW-FL200L: optio nal) is attached to the 
camera.
> [Rec] > [Flash]
[Wireless] Select [ON].
[Wireless Channel] Select the channel you have set for the wireless flashes in 
step 1.
[Wireless Setup]
Proceed to step 3.
[External 
Flash]¢1
[Firing Mode]
[TTL]: The camera automatically sets the output.
[AUTO]
¢ 2: 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 flash output of the camera manually when [Firing Mode]  is set to [TTL].
[Manual Flash Adjust.]
Set the luminosity ratio of the external flash when [Firing Mod e] is set to 
[MANUAL].
•You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/128] in steps of 1/3.
[A Group]/
[B Group]/
[C Group] [Firing Mode]
[TTL]:
The camera automatically sets the output.
[AUTO]
¢ 1: The wireless flashes automatically set the output.
[MANUAL]: Set the luminosity ratio of the wireless flashes 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 flashes when [Firing M ode] is set to 
[MANUAL].
•You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/128] in steps of 1/3.
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During wireless recording, an external flash fires an FP flash (high speed repetition of flash 
firing). This firing allows recording with the flash at a fast  shutter speed.
Select the menu.  (P54)
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Select the menu.  (P54)
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]
Using other settings for wireless flash recording
Enabling FP firing for the wireless flashes
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Wireless FP]
Setting the output of communication light
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Communication Light]
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7.  Recording Motion Pictures
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.  (P168)
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.
•h: hour, m: minute, s: second
2Stop the recording by pressing the motion 
picture button again.
About the operation sound that is produced when you stop record ing
If the operation sound of the motion picture button pressed to  end recording bothers 
you, try the following: – Record the motion picture about three seconds longer, and then  divide the last part 
of 
the motion picture using [Video Divide]  (P242) in the [Playback] menu.
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7. Recording Motion Pictures
•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.
•The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be re corded when it is operated 
during the recording of a motion picture.
•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.
•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 [Sensitivity] will be set to [AUTO] (for motion pictures) when recording motion pictures.
•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.
•It will be recorded in the following categories for certain Rec ording Modes.
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]/[Miniature Effect]¢/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/
[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)
¢ When recording motion pictures with [Rec Quality] of [4K]
–When recording with [Post Focus]
–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–When using [Stop Motion Animation]
Selected Recording ModeRecording Mode while 
recording motion picture
–[Clear in Backlight] (Scene Guide Mode)Portrait Mode
–[Clear Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/[Handheld Night 
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1Select the menu. (P54)
2Press 3/4 to select [Rec Quality] and then press [MENU/SET].
When [AVCHD] is selected
¢1 AVCHD Progressive
When [MP4] is selected
¢2 4K motion picture
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]¢11920k 1080
60p 60 frames/second 28 Mbps
[FHD/17M/60i]1920k
1080
60i 60 frames/second 17 Mbps
[FHD/24M/30p]1920k
1080
60i30 frames/second 24 Mbps
[FHD/24M/24p]
1920k
1080 24p24 frames/second 24 Mbps
ItemSizeRecording frame rateSensor outputBit rate
[4K/100M/30p]¢23840k 2160
30p 30 frames/second 100 Mbps
[4K/100M/24p]¢
23840k 2160 24p24 frames/second 100 Mbps
[FHD/28M/60p]1920k
1080
60p 60 frames/second 28 Mbps
[FHD/20M/30p]1920k
1080
30p30 frames/second 20 Mbps
[HD/10M/30p]
1280k
720 10 Mbps
[VGA/4M/30p] 640
k480 4 Mbps
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7. Recording Motion Pictures
• The higher the “Bit rate” value is, the higher the picture quality becomes. Since the 
camera employs the “VBR” recording method, the bit rate is chan ged automatically 
depending on the subject to record. As a result, the recording  time is shortened when a 
fast-moving subject is recorded.
•
When recording motion pictures in 4K, use a card rated as UHS S peed Class 3. (P28)•The angle of view of motion pictures in 4K is narrower than tho se of motion pictures in other 
sizes.
•To ensure highly accurate focus, 4K motion pictures are recorde d at reduced Auto Focus 
speeds. It may be difficult to focus on the subject with Auto Focus, but this is not a malfunction.
∫ 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 qua lity, or they may not be played back.
Also, recording information may not be displayed correctly. Use  this unit to playback in 
such case.
•
To play back motion pictures recorded with [FHD/28M/60p], [FHD/ 24M/30p] or [FHD/24M/24p] 
in [AVCHD] with another device, or to transfer them to another  device, you need a compatible 
Blu-ray disc recorder or a PC on which the software “ PHOTOfunST UDIO ” (P296) is installed.
•For motion pictures recorded with [MP4] set to [4K/100M/30p] or  [4K/100M/24p], refer to 
“Watching 4K motion pictures on a TV/ Saving 4K motion pictures  on your PC or recorder” on  
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Applicable modes: 
Focusing changes depending on the Focus Mode setting (P95) and the [Continuous AF] 
setting in the [Motion Picture] menu.
•
The interchangeable lens (H-H020A) utilizes a lens drive system  to realize a compact and 
bright F1.7 lens. As a result, sound and vibration may occur du ring focus operation, but this is 
not a malfunction.
•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 while recording motion pictures, it may  take time to come into focus.
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]
You can focus manually.  (P106)