Panasonic Gh5 Manual

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Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge  the battery before use.
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look ver y similar to the 
genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets . Some of 
these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal  protection to meet 
the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a po ssibility that 
these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be ad vised that we are 
not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of  use of a counterfeit 
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used, we recomme nd that a 
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Charging
1Connect the AC cable.
2Attach the battery paying attention to the 
direction of the battery until it clicks.
• The [CHARGE] indicator  A lights up and charging begins. 
						

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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
• When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
– The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommen ded to charge the battery again 
in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC and 30 oC (50  oF and 86  oF).
– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this  case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
∫Charging time
• The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been d ischarged completely.
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has bee n used.
The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a  battery that has not been 
used for a long time may be longer than normal.
∫ Battery indication
• The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted.
(The status indicator also blinks.)
Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery .
On: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed.
(Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach t he 
battery after charging is completed.)
Charging time Approx. 220 min
• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact  areas of the power plug.
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short -circuiting or the 
resulting heat generated.
• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charg e left, but it is not 
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up whi le the battery is fully 
charged.
(Since characteristic  swelling may occur.)
AFSAFSL4:3 
						

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By CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard
When a Panasonic SDHC memory card and the supplied battery are used
∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Monitor)
∫ Recording still pictures (when using the Viewfinder)
The numbers in parentheses indicate the values that result when  [Power Save LVF 
Shooting]  (P237) is set to [3SEC] and works as intended. (Based on the test con ditions 
derived from the CIPA standard  and specified by Panasonic)
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 400 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 200 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 410 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 205 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-HSA12035) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 410 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 205 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used
Number of recordable picturesApprox. 380 pictures (Approx. 1000 pictures)
Recording time Approx. 200 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used
Number of recordable picturesApprox. 400 pictures (Approx. 1000 pictures)
Recording time Approx. 200 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-HSA12035) is used
Number of recordable picturesApprox. 390 pictures (Approx. 1000 pictures)
Recording time Approx. 195 min 
						

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∫Recording motion pictures (when using the monitor)
[AVCHD]  (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/17M/60i]/[FHD/17M/ 50i])
[MP4]  (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/28M/60p]/[FHD/28M/ 50p])
When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 120 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 120 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-HSA12035) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 120 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 120 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 120 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-HSA12035) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 120 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min 
						

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[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [4K/100M/30p]/[4K/100M/ 25p])
[MP4 (LPCM)]  (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/8bit/100M/60p]/[FH D/8bit/
100M/50p])
When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used
Recordable time Approx. 110 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 55 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 120 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-HSA12035) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 120 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 120 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 120 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-HSA12035) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 120 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min 
						

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[MOV] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/8bit/100M/60p]/[FHD/8bit/100M/50p])
• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as 
turning this unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.
∫ Playback (when using the monitor)
When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used
Recordable time Approx. 120 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 120 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-HSA12035) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 120 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 60 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used
Playback timeApprox. 240 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used
Playback timeApprox. 260 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-HSA12035) is used
Playback timeApprox. 270 min
• The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorte n and the number of 
recordable pictures is reduced.
– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short  even after properly charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a ne w battery. 
						

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Inserting/Removing the Battery
• Check that this unit is turned off.
11: Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow (to the OPEN 
side).
2: Open the battery door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
• If you use other batteries, we cannot  guarantee the quality of this product.
2Being careful about the battery 
orientation, insert all the way until you 
hear a locking sound and then check 
that it is locked by lever A.
When removing the battery, push the 
lever  A toward the arrow and pull out 
the battery.
31: Close the battery door.
2: Slide the release lever in the  direction of the arrow.
• Confirm that there is no foreign matter adhered on the inner side (rubber seal) of the battery door.
• Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a l ong period of time after being charged.)
• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after c harging. The camera 
also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• Before removing the battery, turn the camera off, and wait unt il the status indicator has gone 
off completely.
(Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the ca rd itself may be damaged or 
the recorded pictures may be lost.)
• Be careful when removing the battery as the battery will jump  out. 
						

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Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)
• Check that the access lamp has gone off.
1Slide the card door to open it.
2Push it securely all the way until you hear a 
“click” while being careful about the 
direction in which you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it 
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
• One card can be inserted into each of the card slot 1 
A and the card slot 2 B.
• To insert/remove the card into/from the card slot 1 A, 
push the top side of the card. To insert/remove the 
card into/from the card slot 2 
B, push the bottom side 
of the card.
C : Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
31: Close the card door.
2: Slide the card door to the end and then 
close it firmly.
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Card access indicators
• During access (i.e., while the access lamp is lit up or [ ]/[ ] is displayed), do not turn 
this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC ad aptor (optional). 
Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or  static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit  may no longer operate 
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electrici ty, perform the operation 
again.
Access lampLights up while the card is being accessed 
(during recording, deletion, formatting, etc.).Access indicationLights up red while an image is being recorded 
to the card.
• With [Double Slot Function] in the [Setup] menu, you can set t he way recording to the two card 
slots is performed.  (P242)
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Card Information
The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as  card in the text.)
∫ Recording of motion pictures/6K photos/4K photos and speed clas s ratings
According to the [Rec Format]  (P163) and [Rec Quality]  (P163) of a motion picture, the 
required card differs. To record 6K/4K photos, you need a card  with a speed class rating 
that supports 6K/4K photo recording. Use a card that meets the  following ratings of the SD 
Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.
• SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous writing. 
To check the class, see the labeled side, etc. of the card.
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website .
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
SD Memory Card
(512 MB to 2 GB) • This unit is compatible with UHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class 
3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
• Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed with  Panasonic’s cards.
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB to 128 GB)
[Rec Format][Rec Quality]Speed classLabel example
[AVCHD]All Class 4 or higher
[MP4]FHD
4K
UHS Speed Class 3
[MP4 (LPCM)]All
[MOV]All
6K/4K Photo
Post Focus function UHS Speed Class 3
• If you set the Write-Protect switch 
A to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write, 
delete or format the data or display it by recording date.
• The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves,  static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We r ecommend storing 
important data on a PC etc.
• Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swall owing.