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Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx85 Owners Manual For Advanced Features
Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx85 Owners Manual For Advanced Features
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71 3. Recording Modes Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Recording Mode: • 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 not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink when the shutter button is pressed halfway. (Example: In Manual Exposure Mode) A Exposure meter B Aperture value C Shutter speed Aperture value Small It becomes easier to defocus the background. Large It becomes easier to maintain focus as far as the background. Shutter speed Slow It becomes easier to express movement. Fast It becomes easier to freeze movement. F125 8 5.6 4.0 8.0 11 603015 30 30 30 5.600+3 SS SSSSSS A CB

3. Recording Modes 72 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 front/rear dial settings. At positions other than [A], the ring setting takes priority. When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically optimizes the aperture value for the brightness of the subject. 1Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2Set the shutter speed by rotating the rear dial or the front dial. A Shutter speed B Exposure meter •It will switch between shutter speed setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed. •When the flash is activated, the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/160th of a second. (P161) Aperture-Priority AE Mode Shutter-Priority AE Mode 8.08.08.0 60 4 4.0 5.6 8.0 11 16 81530SSSS SS SSFF B A FF60 8.0 5.6 4.0 250 500 1251000SSSSSSSS 250250250 AB

73 3. Recording Modes 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 be appropriate for the shutter speed and aperture value. • Depending on recording conditions, an appropriate exposure may not be set or the ISO sensitivity may become higher. Manual Exposure Assistance • The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. We recommen d checking the pictures on the playback screen. •When you use a lens with an aperture ring, the aperture ring se tting takes priority.•When the flash is activated, the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/160th of a second. (P161) Manual Exposure Mode Available Shutter Speed (Sec.) [T] (Time), 60 to 1/4000th (with the mechanical shutter) 1 to 1/16000th (with the electronic shutter) The exposure is adequate. Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value. Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value. F125 8 5.6 4.0 8.0 11 603015 303030 5.600+3 SSSSSSSS CB A D 0 0 0 3030 0 0 0µ3µ3

3. Recording Modes 74 ∫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. • 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 taking pictures remotely by connecting the camera to a smartphone to prevent camera shake. (P259) •When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [T], noise may become visible. To avoid picture noise, we recomm end setting [Long Shtr NR] in the [Rec] menu to [ON] before taking pictures. (P202)

75 3. Recording Modes Applicable modes: The effects of aperture and shutter speed can be checked by using the Preview Mode. • 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 step is an example in which [Preview] is assigned to [Fn6]. 2Touch [ ]. 3Switch the effect preview screen by touching [Fn6]. •The screen switches each time [Fn6] is touched. Depth of field properties ¢1 Recording conditions ¢ 2 Example: When you want to take a picture with a blurred backgr ound etc. ¢ 3 Example: When you want to take a picture with everything in fo cus including the background etc. •It is possible to record while in Preview Mode.•Range for shutter speed effect check is 8 seconds to 1/16000th of a second. Not available in these cases: •Preview Mode is not available when recording with [ ] ([4K Pre-B urst]) of the 4K Photo function. Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode ) Normal recording screenAperture effect preview screen Aperture effect: ± Shutter speed effect: — Shutter speed effect preview screen Aperture effect: ± Shutter speed effect: ± ¢1 Aperture valueSmallLarge Focus length of the lensTe l eWide Distance to the subjectNearDistant Depth of field (effective focus range) Shallow (Narrow)¢ 2 Deep (Wide)¢3 Fn5 Fn6 Fn6 Fn7 Fn6 Fn8 Fn9SNAP Fn5 Fn6Fn6Fn7 Fn6 Fn8 Fn9SNAP6KWU6SHHG(IIHFWDGGHGFn63UHYLHZFRPSOHWHGFn6 Fn5 Fn6Fn6Fn7 Fn6 Fn8 Fn9SNAP

3. Recording Modes 76 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 . • 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 adequate exposure by changing the aperture value or shutter speed –When recording using the flash –In Preview Mode (P75)–When using a lens that includes an aperture ring Easily set aperture/shutter speed for suitable exposure (One Pu sh AE) How to tell if the exposure is not adequate •If the aperture values and shutter speed blink red when the shu tter button is pressed halfway. •If the Manual Exposure Assistance (P73) is anything other than when in Manual Exposure mode. Blink red The exposure is changed to give a suitable exposure. 00-3-32004000 4000 4000 3.5 3.5 3.598 98 98200 15 250 4.0 5.6 8.0 1256030 606060 3.50 SSSS SSSSFF

77 3. Recording Modes 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 shutter button once again to end the picture recordin g. •Recording can also be ended by keeping the camera still while recording. •Recording can also be ended by moving the camera to the end of the guide. Recording from left to right Image size: [STANDARD] Image size: [WIDE] •Move the camera at a constant speed. Pictures may not be able to be recorded properly if the camera is moved too fast or slow.A Recording direction and panning (Guide) A

3. Recording Modes 78 ∫Changing the recording direction and angle of view (image size) of panorama pictures > [Rec] >[Panorama Settings] • 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 size).[STANDARD]/[WIDE] Image sizeRecording directionHorizontal ResolutionVertical Resolution [STANDARD]Horizontal8176 pixels1920 pixels Vertical2560 pixels7680 pixels [WIDE]Horizontal8176 pixels960 pixels Vertical1280 pixels7680 pixels A Move the camera in the recording direction without shaking it. If the camera shakes too much, pictures may not be able to be recorded, or the recorded panorama picture may become narrower (smaller). B Move the camera towards the edge of the range you wish to record. (The edge of the range will not be recorded in the last frame) MENU

79 3. Recording Modes ∫About playback Pressing 3 will start scrolling playback automatically in the same direction as the recording. • 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 Balance, and exposure are fixed at the optimum v alues for the firs t picture. As a result, if the focus or brightness changes substantially duri ng recording, the entire panorama picture may not be recorded at the suitable focus or brightness . •When multiple pictures are combined to create a single panorama picture, the subject may appear distorted or the connection points may be noticeable in some cases. Not available in these cases: • A panorama picture may not be able to be created, or the pictur es may not be combined properly when recording the following subjects or under the rec ording conditions below. –Subjects with a single, uniform color or repetitive pattern (such as the sky or a beach)–Moving subjects (person, pet, car, waves, flowers blowing in the breeze, etc.) –Subjects where the color or patterns change in a short time (su ch as an image appearing on a display) –Dark places –Locations with flickering light sources such as fluorescent lig hts or candles 3Start panorama playback/Pause¢ 4Stop 1/981/98 1/98 1/98

3. Recording Modes 80 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 the Scene Guide Mode, select the [ ] tab on the menu s creen, select [Scene Switch] , and then press [MENU/SET]. You can return to step2 on P80 .•The following items cannot be set in Scene Guide Mode because t he camera automatically adjusts them to the optimal setting. –Items other than the picture quality adjustment in [Photo Style ]–[Sensitivity] –[Filter Settings]–[Metering Mode] –[Highlight Shadow]–[HDR]–[Multi Exp.] –[Digital Zoom]•Although White Balance is fixed to [AWB] for certain types of s cene, you can fine tune the White Balance (P116) or use White Balance bracketing (P117) by pressing the cursor button 1 on the recording screen. •Depending on the scene, the recor ding screen may seem as if frames are missed. •It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the Recording Mode icon in recording screen.8