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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 
position.
A
Focal distance indication
B Current focal distance
[Step Zoom] When you operate the zoom with this setting 
[ON], the zoom will stop at positions 
corresponding to predetermined distances.
C
Step zoom indication
• This setting does not work when recording  motion pictures or recording with [6K/4K 
Pre-Burst].
[Zoom Speed] You can set the zoom speed for zoom operations.
• If you set [Step Zoom] to [ON], the zoom sp
eed will not change.
[Photo]:
[H]  (High speed)/ [M] (Middle speed)/ [L] (Low speed)
[Video]:
[H]  (High speed)/ [M] (Middle speed)/ [L] (Low speed)
[Zoom Ring] This may only be selected when a power zoom-compatible lens wit
h a zoom 
lever and zoom ring is attached.
When set to [OFF], the operations controlled by the zoom ring a re disabled 
to prevent accidental operation.
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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 
position.
• Touch [ ] again to end touch zoom operations.
Zooming using touch operations (Touch zoom)
[ ]/[ ] Zooms slowly
[ ]/ [ ] Zooms quickly
Not available in these cases:
• This function is not available in the following cases: – When [4K Live Cropping] is set
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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 indicated by arrow  1
.
• Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of children to prevent 
swallowing.
In the following cases, the flash is fixed to [ Œ] (forced flash off).• When recording motion pictures
• When recording 6K/4K photos
• When recording with the Post Focus function
• When using the electronic shutter
• When an image effect in [Filter Effect] of [Filter Settings] i s set
• When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]
• When [HDR] is set to [ON]
Using the flash skillfully• When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, t he lower portion of the photo 
may turn dark and the control of the flash may be disabled beca use the photo flash may be 
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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 flash with a synchronization voltage of 400 V or less.
• Do not use the synchro cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet)  or more.
When using other commercially available external flashes withou t 
communication functions with the camera
• It is necessary to set the exposure on the external flash. If  you want to use the external flash 
in Auto Mode, use an external flash that allows you to set the  aperture value and the ISO 
sensitivity to match the settings on the camera.
• Set to Aperture-Priority AE Mode or Manual Exposure Mode on th e camera and then set the 
same aperture value and ISO sensitivity on the external flash.  (The exposure cannot be 
compensated adequately due to the change on the aperture value  in Shutter-Priority AE 
Mode and the external flash cannot control the light adequately  in Program AE Mode 
because the aperture value cannot be fixed.)
• Do not bring any objects near the flash. The heat and light fr om the flash may cause the 
objects to deform or discolor.
• It may take time to charge the flash if you repeatedly take pi ctures. You must wait a moment to 
take the next picture while the flash icon is blinking red indi cating the flash is charging.
• You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO  sensitivity on the camera even 
when attaching the external flash.
• If you record at close range with a wide angle, light from the  flash may be blocked by the lens, 
darkening the lower part of the screen.
• Do not use commercially available external flashes with high-v oltage synchro terminals, 
reverse polarity or functions that enable them to communicate w ith the camera. Doing so may 
cause the camera to malfunction or operate incorrectly.
• When attaching the external flash, do not hold only the extern al flash because it may detach 
from the camera.
• Read the operating instructions of the external flash for deta ils. 
						

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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 selected)
Select the menu.
3Press 2/1  to set the luminosity ratio and then press [MENU/SET] .• You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/64] in steps of [1/3].
Changing the firing mode
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Firing Mode]
[TTL] The camera automatically sets the flash output.
[MANUAL] Set the luminosity ratio of the flash manually. In [TTL] you ca
n shoot the 
photograph you want even when shooting dark scenes that may 
otherwise be too brightly lit by the flash.
• When [MANUAL] is set, the luminosity ratio ([1/1], etc.) is di splayed on 
the flash icon on the screen.
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Manual Flash Adjust.]
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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 differs between people. Also, if  the subject was far away from 
the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect ma y not be evident.
∫Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available)
Changing Flash Mode
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Flash Mode]
‰
([Forced Flash 
On])
([Forced On/
Red-Eye])
¢
The flash is activated every time regardless 
of the recording conditions.
• Use this when your subject is back-lit  or under fluorescent light.
([Slow Sync.])([Slow Sync./ Red-Eye])
¢
When taking pictures against a dark 
background landscape, this feature will slow 
the shutter speed when the flash is 
activated. Dark background landscape will 
appear brighter.
• Use this when you take pictures of 
people in front of a dark background.
• Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod  can enhance your photos.
Œ([Forced Flash  Off]) The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
• Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of 
flash is not permitted.
Recording Mode‰Œ
Program AE Mode
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
±±±±±
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
Manual Exposure Mode±± —— ±
• In Intelligent Auto Mode (  or  ), the flash will be set to [ ] o r [Œ ]. (P67)
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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 cars using a slow shutter speed.
Select the menu.  (P55)
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
‰
1/60th¢ to 1/250th1 to 1/8000th
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.
• [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].  (P160)
• 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].
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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 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]  and [Firing Mode] is set to [TTL]. 
(P155 , 160)
Synchronizing the output of the flash to the Exposure Compensat ion
>[Rec] > [Flash]  > [Auto Exposure Comp.]
• For details on Exposure Compensation, refer to  P105.
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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.
∫ 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 shadow of the subject that flashes A 
and B will create.
• The recommended number of wirel ess flashes for each group is three or less.
• If the subject is too close, signal flashing may affect the ex posure.
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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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 to step 4.
[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 o f 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 o f 1/3.
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