Panasonic Lumix Dc-gh5 Operating Instructions

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Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording Mode: 
In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene.
1Set the mode dial to  [¦].
• The camera will switch to eit her the most recently used 
of Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent 
Auto Plus Mode.
2Align the screen with the subject.
• When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon  of...

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Recording Mode: 
∫Setting brightness
1Press [ ].2Rotate the rear dial to adjust brightness.• You can adjust the Exposure Bracket setting by pressing 
3/ 4 while the brightness setting screen is displayed. 
(P50)
• Press [ ] again to return to the recording screen.
∫ Setting color
1Press [ ].2Rotate the rear dial to adjust color.
• Press [ ] again to return to the recording screen.
• The color setting will return to the default level (center 
point) when this unit is turned off...

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Setting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)
Applicable modes: 
The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is 
pressed halfway is set.
Set the focus mode lever.
• When recording with [AFF] or [AFC], the camera predicts the motion of moving subjects to 
bring them into focus. (Moving Object Prediction)
Applicable modes: 
Customize the operation settings of Auto Focus to suit the move ment of your subject.
• This item works only when the Focus Mode is set to [AFF] or [A...

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∫Adjusting the AF Custom settings
1Press  2/1 to select the AF Custom setting.
2Press  3/4 to select the items, and then press  2/1 to adjust.• Pressing [DISP.]  will return the default setting.
3Press [MENU/SET].
Setting the Auto Focus Mode
Applicable modes: 
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and 
number of the subjects to be selected.
Press [ ].
• You can also use the button as a function button. (P29)
[AF Sensitivity] Sets the sensitivity to be...

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Specifying the AF area position
• When [Focus Switching for Vert / Hor] in the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu is set, 
the last specified positions of the AF area (when [Ø] or [ ] is set) and the MF Assist display 
are stored separately for the camera’s horizontal and vertical  orientations (two vertical 
orientations, left and right, are available).
Applicable modes: 
∫ When selecting [ š], [ ], [ Ø]
1Press [ ].
2Select [ š], [ ] or [Ø ] and press 4.3Change the...

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∫When selecting [ ]
1 Press [ ].
2 Select [ ] and press  4.
3 Press  3/4/2 /1  to set the focus position and then press [MENU/SET].
4 Move [+] to the position to be in focus.
5 Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Applicable modes: 
When using [ š], [ ], [ ], [ Ø] or [ ] of Auto Focus Mode, you can specify the 
position of the AF area displayed on the recording screen with  the joystick.
1Select the menu. (P27)
2Move the joystick3/4 /2 /1 to move the AF 
area.
• You can change the size of...

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Adjusting Focus Manually
Applicable modes: 
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens 
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.
1Set the focus mode lever to [MF].
2Press [ ].
3Press 3/4/2 /1 to adjust the focus position, 
and press [MENU/SET].
4Adjust the focus.
A MF Assist (enlarged screen)
B Peaking
C MF Guide
• The in-focus portions will be highlighted. (Peaking)
• You can check whether the point...

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Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE 
Lock)
Applicable modes: 
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject out side the AF area or the 
contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate expos ure.
1Align the screen with the subject.
2Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus 
or exposure.
• If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.
• Only the exposure is locked in the default setting.
3While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the 
camera as...

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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 sensitivity
3Rotate the front dial to...

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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 accordance 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] is applied when you record motion...