Panasonic Gh5 Manual

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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).
• 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]  >  [Lens / Others]  > [Power Zoom Lens]
[Disp Focal 
Length] When you zoom, the focal distance is 
displayed and you can confirm the zoom...

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(Optical Zoom and Extended Tele Conversion for still picture recording are 
operable)
• If you are using an interchangeable lens not supporting power  zoom (H-ES12060/H-FS12060/
H-HSA12035), you can only operate Extended Tele Conversion for  pictures by setting [Ex. Tele 
Conv.] (P148)  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 with the External Flash 
(Optional)
Applicable modes: 
You can attach a flash (DMW-FL580L/DMW-FL360L/DMW-FL200L: optional) and take 
pictures with it.
• Read the operating instructions of the external flash for how  to attach the external flash.
∫Removing the Hot Shoe Cover
The camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot shoe .
Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the 
direction indicated by arrow 2
 while pressing it in 
the direction...

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∫Using a external flash by connecting with a flash synchro socke t
• You can use an external flash by connecting a synchro cable 
with a flash synchro socket. The socket has a lock screw to 
prevent the cable falling off.
• Remove the flash synchro socket cap by turning in the directio n 
of the arrow.
• Be careful not to lose the flash synchro socket cap.
• The flash synchro socket has no polarity. You can use a synchr o 
cable regardless of its polarity.
• Use the...

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Setting the Flash Functions
• [Flash] in the [Rec] menu is available only when an external flash is attached.
Applicable modes: 
Select whether to set the flash output automatically or manuall y.
• Firing mode cannot be set when using a flash (DMW-FL580L/DMW-F L360L/DMW-FL200L: 
optional). It can be set only when using an external flash that  does not use a battery (supplied 
with some models of Panasonic digital cameras).
1Select the menu.  (P55)
2(When [MANUAL] is...

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Applicable modes: 
Set the flash to match the recording.
Select the menu. (P55)
¢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 externa l 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.
• The Red-Eye Reduction effect...

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∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢ This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and B (Bulb)  in the Manual Exposure 
Mode.
• When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can  be selected is 1/250th of a 
second.
• In Intelligent Auto (  or  ) Mode, shutter speed changes dependi ng 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...

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Applicable modes: 
Adjust the flash brightness when pictures taken with the flash are over or underexposed.
1Select the menu. (P55)
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.
Applicable modes: 
Select the menu.  (P55)
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Adjust the flash output
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Flash Adjust.]
•[i ] or [ j] is displayed on the...

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Taking Pictures with Wireless Flashes
Applicable modes: 
By using flashes that support wireless recording (DMW-FL580L/DMW-FL360L/
DMW-FL200L: optional), you can separately control the firing of  three flash groups and the 
flash attached to the hot shoe of the camera.
1Attach the flash (DMW-FL580L/DMW-FL360L/DMW-FL200L: optional) 
to the camera.
2Set the wireless flashes to RC Mode and then place them.
• Set a channel and groups for the wireless flash.
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3Select the menu. (P55)
4Press 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 2.
[Wireless Setup]
Proceed...