Panasonic Gh5 Manual
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• In Manual Exposure Mode, you can compensate the exposure only when the ISO sensitivity is
set to [AUTO].
• You can set the exposure compensation value in the range betwe en j5 EV and
i5 EV.
You can set a value between
j3 EV and i3 EV while recording motion picture or performing
recording with the 6K/4K Photo or Post Focus function.
• When [Auto Exposure Comp.] in [Flash] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the brightness of the
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings
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• In Manual Exposure Mode, you can compensate the exposure only when the ISO sensitivity is
set to [AUTO].
• You can set the exposure compensation value in the range betwe en j5 EV and
i5 EV.
You can set a value between
j3 EV and i3 EV while recording motion picture or performing
recording with the 6K/4K Photo or Post Focus function.
• When [Auto Exposure Comp.] in [Flash] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], the brightness of the
flash will...")
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings
Setting the Light Sensitivity
Applicable modes:
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set.
Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the
resulting pictures coming out dark.
1Press [ ].
2Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the rear
dial.
• You can switch the functions between the rear dial and
the front dial by pressing [DISP.].
A [ISO Auto Upper Limit Setting]
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings
Setting the Light Sensitivity
Applicable modes:
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set.
Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the
resulting pictures coming out dark.
1Press [ ].
2Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the rear
dial.
• You can switch the functions between the rear dial and
the front dial by pressing [DISP.].
A [ISO Auto Upper Limit Setting]
B ISO...")
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¢1 When the [ISO Auto Upper Limit Setting] (P214) in [ISO Sensitivity (photo)] is set to [AUTO].
¢ 2 Only available when [Extended ISO] is set.
AUTO The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the
brightness.
• Maximum [ISO3200] (With the flash on [ISO1600])¢
1
(Intelligent) The camera detects movement of the subject and then
automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter
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¢1 When the [ISO Auto Upper Limit Setting] (P214) in [ISO Sensitivity (photo)] is set to [AUTO].
¢ 2 Only available when [Extended ISO] is set.
AUTO The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the
brightness.
• Maximum [ISO3200] (With the flash on [ISO1600])¢
1
(Intelligent) The camera detects movement of the subject and then
automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter
speed to sui
t the movement of the subject...")
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings
Adjusting the White Balance
Applicable modes:
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the co lor of white which is closest to
what is seen by the eye in acc ordance with the light source.
1Press [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial or front dial to select the
White Balance.
• Setting can also be performed by rotating the control
dial.
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings
Adjusting the White Balance
Applicable modes:
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the co lor of white which is closest to
what is seen by the eye in acc ordance with the light source.
1Press [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial or front dial to select the
White Balance.
• Setting can also be performed by rotating the control
dial.
¢ [AWB]...")
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3Press [ ] to set.
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.
∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto Whit e Balance may not function
properly. In a case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/om/104221/w64_dc-gh5_en_adv_om-109.png "Page 110
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3Press [ ] to set.
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.
∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto Whit e Balance may not function
properly. In a case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB]...")
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You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by
setting the White Balance.
1Select the White Balance and then press 4.2Press 3/4 /2 /1 to fine-adjust the White Balance.
• You can also make fine adjustments by touching the White
Balance graph.
• Pressing [DISP.] resets the position back to the center.
• You can set the White Balance Bracket by rotating the control dial. (P142)
3Press [MENU/SET].
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4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings
You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by
setting the White Balance.
1Select the White Balance and then press 4.2Press 3/4 /2 /1 to fine-adjust the White Balance.
• You can also make fine adjustments by touching the White
Balance graph.
• Pressing [DISP.] resets the position back to the center.
• You can set the White Balance Bracket by rotating the control dial. (P142)
3Press [MENU/SET].
Finely...")
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5. 6K/4K Photo and Drive Settings
Select a Drive Mode
Applicable modes:
You can change what the camera will do when you press the shutt er button.
Rotating the drive mode dial.
[Single]When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is
recorded.
[Burst]
(P113) Recordings are made in succession while the shutter button
is pressed.
[6K/4K PHOTO]
(P116)When the shutter button is pressed, a 6K/4K photo is
recorded.
[Post Focus]
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5. 6K/4K Photo and Drive Settings
Select a Drive Mode
Applicable modes:
You can change what the camera will do when you press the shutt er button.
Rotating the drive mode dial.
[Single]When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is
recorded.
[Burst]
(P113) Recordings are made in succession while the shutter button
is pressed.
[6K/4K PHOTO]
(P116)When the shutter button is pressed, a 6K/4K photo is
recorded.
[Post Focus]
(P128)When the shutter button is pressed, Post Focus recording...")
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5. 6K/4K Photo and Drive Settings
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Applicable modes:
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
1Set the drive mode dial to [ ] .
2Focus on the subject and take a picture.
• Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode.
∫Setting the burst rate
Select the menu. (P55)
¢1 Number of recordable pictures
¢ 2 When recording is performed under the test conditions specifie d by Panasonic.
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5. 6K/4K Photo and Drive Settings
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Applicable modes:
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
1Set the drive mode dial to [ ] .
2Focus on the subject and take a picture.
• Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode.
∫Setting the burst rate
Select the menu. (P55)
¢1 Number of recordable pictures
¢ 2 When recording is performed under the test conditions specifie d by Panasonic.
The burst speed will become slower halfway....")
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∫About the maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuo usly
When you press the shutter button halfway, the maximum number
of pictures you can take cont inuously will appear. You can chec k
the approximate number of pictures that can be taken before the
burst speed slows down.
Example: When 20 pictures can be taken: [r20]
• Once recording starts, the maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuously will
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∫About the maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuo usly
When you press the shutter button halfway, the maximum number
of pictures you can take cont inuously will appear. You can chec k
the approximate number of pictures that can be taken before the
burst speed slows down.
Example: When 20 pictures can be taken: [r20]
• Once recording starts, the maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuously will
decrease. When [r0] appears, the burst...")
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• We recommend using the shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional) when you want to
keep the shutter button pressed fully while taking pictures in Burst Mode. Refer to P320 for
information about the shutter remote control.
• When the burst speed is set to [H] (when focus mode is [AFS] o r [MF]), the exposure is fixed
at the settings used for the first picture for the subsequent p ictures as well.
In other cases, the camera adjusts the exposure for each frame.
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5. 6K/4K Photo and Drive Settings
• We recommend using the shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional) when you want to
keep the shutter button pressed fully while taking pictures in Burst Mode. Refer to P320 for
information about the shutter remote control.
• When the burst speed is set to [H] (when focus mode is [AFS] o r [MF]), the exposure is fixed
at the settings used for the first picture for the subsequent p ictures as well.
In other cases, the camera adjusts the exposure for each frame.
•...")
111 4. Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Color tone Settings You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the White Balance. 1Select the White Balance and then press 4.2Press 3/4 /2 /1 to fine-adjust the White Balance. • You can also make fine adjustments by touching the White Balance graph. • Pressing [DISP.] resets the position back to the center. • You can set the White Balance Bracket by rotating the control dial. (P142) 3Press [MENU/SET]. Finely adjusting the White Balance 2 : A (AMBER: ORANGE) 1 : B (BLUE: BLUISH) 3 : G (GREEN: GREENISH) 4 : M (MAGENTA: REDDISH) • If you finely adjust the White Balance to [A] (amber), the Whi te Balance icon on the screen will change to orange. If you finely adjust the White Balance to [B] (blue), the White Balance icon on the screen will change to blue. • If you finely adjust the White Balance to [G] (green) or [M] ( magenta), [_] (green) or [ `] (magenta) appears beside the White Balance icon on the screen. G GG GGG A AA AA AB BBB BBB M MM MMM
112 5. 6K/4K Photo and Drive Settings Select a Drive Mode Applicable modes: You can change what the camera will do when you press the shutt er button. Rotating the drive mode dial. [Single]When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded. [Burst] (P113) Recordings are made in succession while the shutter button is pressed. [6K/4K PHOTO] (P116)When the shutter button is pressed, a 6K/4K photo is recorded. [Post Focus] (P128)When the shutter button is pressed, Post Focus recording is performed. [Self Timer] (P133) When the shutter button is pressed, recording takes place after the set time has elapsed. [Time Lapse/ Animation] (P134, 136) Pictures are recorded with Time Lapse Shot or Stop Motion Animation.
113 5. 6K/4K Photo and Drive Settings Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Applicable modes: Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. 1Set the drive mode dial to [ ] . 2Focus on the subject and take a picture. • Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode. ∫Setting the burst rate Select the menu. (P55) ¢1 Number of recordable pictures ¢ 2 When recording is performed under the test conditions specifie d by Panasonic. The burst speed will become slower halfway. However, pictures c an be taken until the capacity of the card becomes full. Depending on recording condi tions, the number of burst pictures that can be taken will be reduced. • The burst speed may become slower depending on the following settings. – [Picture Size] (P206)/[Quality] (P207) /[Sensitivity] (P107)/Focus Mode (P88)/[Focus/Release Priority] (P226) >[Rec] > [Burst Rate] [H] (High speed)[M] (Middle speed)[L] (Low speed) Burst speed (pictures/second) 12 (AFS/MF) 9 (AFF/AFC) 72 Live View during Burst Mode None (AFS/MF) Available (AFF/AFC) Available Available ¢ 1With RAW files 60 or more¢2 Without RAW files 600 or more¢2 ptAFS AFSL4:3H MENU
5. 6K/4K Photo and Drive Settings 114 ∫About the maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuo usly When you press the shutter button halfway, the maximum number of pictures you can take cont inuously will appear. You can chec k the approximate number of pictures that can be taken before the burst speed slows down. Example: When 20 pictures can be taken: [r20] • Once recording starts, the maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuously will decrease. When [r0] appears, the burst speed will slow down. • When [r99+] is displayed, you can take 100 or more pictures co ntinuously. Focusing in Burst Mode The way focus is achieved varies according to the focus mode (P88) setting and the [Focus/Release Priority] (P226) setting in the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu. ¢1 When the subject is dark, the focus is fixed on the first picture. ¢ 2 The burst speed may become slower because the camera is contin uously focusing on the subject. ¢ 3 Burst speed takes priority, and focus is estimated within poss ible range. Focus mode[Focus/Release Priority]Focus [AFS] [AFS/AFF]: [FOCUS] At the first picture [AFS/AFF]: [BALANCE] [AFS/AFF]: [RELEASE] [AFF] ¢ 1[AFS/AFF]: [FOCUS] Burst speed is set to [H]: Predicted focusing¢ 3 Burst speed is set to [M], [L]: Normal focusing¢2 [AFS/AFF]: [BALANCE] Predicted focusing¢3[AFS/AFF]: [RELEASE] [AFC] ¢ 1[AFC]: [FOCUS] Burst speed is set to [H]: Predicted focusing¢ 3 Burst speed is set to [M], [L]: Normal focusing¢2 [AFC]: [BALANCE] Predicted focusing¢3[AFC]: [RELEASE] [MF] — Focus set with Manual Focus 20 20 r200200
115 5. 6K/4K Photo and Drive Settings • We recommend using the shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional) when you want to keep the shutter button pressed fully while taking pictures in Burst Mode. Refer to P320 for information about the shutter remote control. • When the burst speed is set to [H] (when focus mode is [AFS] o r [MF]), the exposure is fixed at the settings used for the first picture for the subsequent p ictures as well. In other cases, the camera adjusts the exposure for each frame. • It may take time to save pictures taken in Burst Mode on the c ard. If you take pictures continuously while saving, the maximum number of recordable pic tures decreases. For continuous shooting, use of a high speed memory card is recomme nded. Not available in these cases: • The Burst Mode is disabled in the following cases. – [Rough Monochrome]/[Silky Monochrome]/[Miniature Effect]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter]/ [Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode) – When recording motion pictures – When using [Multi Exp.]
5. 6K/4K Photo and Drive Settings 116 Recording 6K/4K Photos Applicable modes: With 6K Photo, you can take a high-speed burst of pictures at 30 frames/second and save the desired pictures, each made up of 18 million pixels (approx .), extracted from their burst file. With 4K Photo, you can take a high-speed burst of pictures at 6 0 frames/second and save the desired pictures, each made up of 8 million pixels (approx. ). • “6K PHOTO” is a high-speed burst recording function which allo ws you to save pictures extracted from images recorded with an aspect ratio for still pictures, 4:3 or 3:2, and with an effective picture size equivalent to a particular number of pix els (approx. 18 megapixels) produced by images with a size of 6K (approx. 6,000 (horizontal )k 3,000 (vertical)). • Use a UHS Speed Class 3 card to record 6K/4K photos. (P30) 1Set the drive mode dial to [ ] . 2Select the picture size and burst speed. (P55) 3Select the recording method. (P55) >[Rec] > [6K/4K PHOTO] > [Picture size / Burst speed] Use (recommended)Picture sizeBurst speed (pictures/second) [6K 18M] For a larger picture size [6K] (18M) [4:3]: (4992 k3744) [3:2]: (5184 k3456) 30 [4K H 8M] For a faster burst speed [4K] (8M) [4:3]: (3328 k2496) [3:2]: (3504 k2336) [16:9]: (3840 k2160) [1:1]: (2880 k2880) 60 [4K 8M] For a long burst 30 >[Rec] > [6K/4K PHOTO] > [Rec Method] MENU MENU
117 5. 6K/4K Photo and Drive Settings ¢1 6K/4K burst file will be recorded and played back in separate files in the following cases. (You can continue recording without interruption.) – When using an SDHC memory card: If the file size exceeds 4 GB – When using an SDXC memory card: If the continuous recording ti me exceeds 3 hours and 4 minutes or if the file size exceeds 96 GB ¢ 2 Audio is not played back when you perform playback with the ca mera. 4Press the shutter button halfway to exit the menu. []/[]/[] [6K/4K Burst] ¢1 For capturing the best shot of a fast-moving subject (e.g., sports, aeroplanes, trains) Burst recording is performed while the shutter button is pressed and held. The shutter sound will be heard repeatedly. A Press and hold B Recording is performed Audio recording: Not available []/[]/[] [6K/4K Burst(S/S)] ¢1 “S/S” is an abbreviation of “Start/ Stop”. For capturing unpredictable photo opportunities (e.g., plants, animals, children) Burst recording starts when the shutter button is pressed and stops when pressed again. Start and stop tones will be heard. C Start (First) D Stop (Second) E Recording is performed Audio recording: Available¢2 []/[]/[] [6K/4K Pre-Burst] For recording as needed whenever a photo opportunity arises (e.g., the moment when a ball is thrown) Burst recording is performed for approximately 1 second before and after the moment that the shutter button is pressed. The shutter s ound will be heard only once. FApproximately 1 second G Recording is performed Recording length: Approximately 2 seconds Audio recording: Not available \b \b
5. 6K/4K Photo and Drive Settings 118 5Record a 6K/4K photo. • If you are using Auto Focus, [Continuous AF] will work during recording. Focus will be adjusted continuously. • The camera will perform burst recording of a 6K/4K photo and s aves it as a 6K/4K burst file with a [Rec Format] setting of [MP4]. • 6K/4K burst files are recorded at a frame rate of [30p] or [60 p] and playable on the camera regardless of the [System Frequency] setting. • When [Auto Review] is enabled, the picture selection screen wi ll be displayed automatically. To continue recording, press the shutter button halfway to display the recording screen. • For information on how to select and save pictures from record ed 6K/4K burst files, refer to P123 . []/[]/[] [6K/4K Burst] 1Press the shutter button halfway. 2 Press and hold the shutter button fully for as long as you want to perform recording. A Available recording time • Press the button fully slightly in advance. Recording starts approximately 0.5 seconds after it has been pressed fully . • If you remove your finger from the shutter button immediately after the start of recording, up to a period of approximately 1.5 seconds after the moment that the finger has been removed may be recorded. []/[]/[] [6K/4K Burst(S/S)] 1 Press the shutter button fully to start recording. 2 Press the shutter button fully again to stop recording. B Available recording time Adding markers to select and save pictures You can add markers if you press [Fn2] during recording. (Up to 40 markers per recording) When selecting and saving pictures from a 6K/4K burst file, you can skip to the positions where you added markers. []/[]/[] [6K/4K Pre-Burst] Press the shutter button fully.C Number of recordings that can be made • Auto Focus adjusts focus continuously, and except in Manual Exposure Mode, it also adjusts exposure continuously. • Images may not be displayed as smoothly as when recording with the normal recording screen. Recording tips In situations where you want to lock focus and exposure, such a s when the subject is not at the center, use [AF/AE LOCK]. (P104) • To reduce camera shake, we recommend that you use a tripod and shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional) (P320) when using [Light Composition] (P255). 05m04 04s5m04s 05m04 04s5m04s 01200 1200 1200
119 5. 6K/4K Photo and Drive Settings ∫Setting Pre-Burst Recording ([6K/4K Burst]/[6K/4K Burst(S/S)]) The camera starts recording approximately 1 second before the shutter button is pressed fully, so you will not miss a photo opportunity. Select the menu. (P55) Settings: [ON]/[OFF] ∫ Setting Loop Recording ([6K/4K Burst(S/S)]) With [6K/4K Burst(S/S)], you can perform recording while deleti ng the oldest recorded data, allowing you to keep on recording while waiting for a pho to opportunity without replacing the card. • Once you start recording, the 6K/4K burst file will be recorde d and divided approximately every 2minutes. Approximately the last 10 minutes (up to approximately 12 minutes) will be saved. The preceding part will be deleted. Select the menu. (P55) Settings: [ON]/[OFF] > [Rec] > [6K/4K PHOTO] > [Pre-Burst Recording] • When this function is enabled, [ ] is displayed on the recordin g screen. • Auto Focus operation settings and menus that cannot be set whi le this function is in use are the same as those during [6K/4K Pre-Burst] operation. Battery drainage and camera temperature • When [6K/4K Pre-Burst] or [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the ba ttery drains faster and the camera temperature rises. Use these functions only when rec ording with them. >[Rec] > [6K/4K PHOTO] > [Loop Recording(4K PHOTO)] • We recommend that you use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (optional). • Up to 12 hours of continuous recording is possible. • When this function is enabled, [ ] is displayed on the recording screen. Not available in these cases:• [Loop Recording(4K PHOTO)] is not possible when there is insuf ficient free space on the card. • [Loop Recording(4K PHOTO)] is not available for [6K 18M]. MENU MENU
5. 6K/4K Photo and Drive Settings 120 ∫To change the aspect ratio Selecting [Aspect Ratio] in the [Rec] menu allows you to change the aspect ratio for 6K/4K photos. ∫ To record the subject with reduced blur You can reduce the blur of the subject by setting a faster shutter speed. 1Set the mode dial to [ ].2Set the shutter speed by rotating the rear dial or the front di al. ∫ Shutter sound for recording • When using [6K/4K Burst] or [6K/4K Pre-Burst], you can change the electronic shutter sound settings in [E-Shutter Vol] and [E-Shutter Tone]. (P237) When recording with [6K/4K Burst(S/S)], you can set the start/s top tone volume in [Beep Vo l u m e] . • High-speed burst recording can be used quietly when used in co mbination with [Silent Mode]. ∫Scenes not suitableRecording in extremely bright locations or indoors When subjects are recorded in an extremely bright place or unde r fluorescent/LED lighting, the color tone or brightness of the image may change, or horizontal stripes may appear on the screen. Lowering the shutter speed may reduce the effect of the horizon tal stripes. Subjects that are moving fast in the horizontal direction If you record a subject moving fast in the horizontal direction, the subject in the recorded pictures may appear distorted. Notes on the 6K/4K Photo function • Approximate shutter speed for outdoor recording in fine weathe r conditions: 1/1000 seconds or faster. • If you increase the shutter speed, the ISO sensitivity becomes higher, which may increase the noise on the screen.