Panasonic Lumix Dc-gh5 Operating Instructions

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About the Lens
This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with 
the Micro Four ThirdsTM System lens mount 
specification (Micro Four Thirds mount).
You can also use a lens of any of the following 
standards by attaching a mount adaptor.
For smoother recording, we recommend updating the firmware of t he interchangeable lens 
to the latest version.
• To view the latest information on the firmware or to download  the firmware, visit the 
support site below:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
• To check the firmware version of the interchangeable lens, att ach it to the camera body and 
select [Version Disp.] in the [Setup] m enu.
LensMount adaptor
Four Thirds™ mount specification 
lens Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA1: optional)
Leica M Mount interchangeable lens M Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA2M: op tional)
Leica R Mount interchangeable lens R Mount Adaptor (DMW-MA3R: op tional)
About the firmware of your interchangeable lens
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Quick Start Guide
• Check that the camera is turned off.
• We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from 
dropping.
• Perform steps  1 to 8 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap.
• Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder. – Do not wrap the strap around your neck.
It may result in injury or accident.
• Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it. – It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the  neck.
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLF19PP.
1Connect the AC Cable.2Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the bat tery.• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins.
∫  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.
1Attaching the Shoulder Strap
2Charging the Battery
On: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach t he 
battery after charging is completed.)
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∫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.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLF19PP).
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
• Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the wa y 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.
• Check that the access lamp has gone off.
• Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while be ing careful about the direction in 
which you insert it. 
To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull th e card out upright.
• 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.
Charging time Approx. 220 min
3Inserting the Battery
4Inserting the Card (Optional)
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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 adaptor (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.
• With [Double Slot Function] in the [Setup] menu, you can set t he way recording to the two card 
slots is performed. (P84)
• Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.
• Do not press the lens release button  A when you attach a lens.
∫ Detaching the lens
1Attach the lens cap.
2While pressing on the lens release button  B, rotate the 
lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove.
Access lamp
Lights 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.
5Attaching/Removing the Lens
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At the time when this camera is purchased, the monitor is stowed in the camera body.
Bring out the monitor as shown below.
1 Open the monitor. (Maximum 180o)
2 It can be rotated 180 o forward.
3 Return the monitor to its original position.
• When rotating the monitor, be careful not to apply too much fo rce. Doing so may cause 
damage.
• When not using the monitor it is recommended that you close it  with the screen facing inward to 
prevent dirt and scratches.
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.• When the camera is turned on, the status indicator  1 
lights up.
2Press [MENU/SET].3Press  3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/
SET].
4Press [MENU/SET].5Press  2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, 
hour, minute), and press  3/4  to set.
6Press [MENU/SET] to set.7When [The clock setting has been completed.] is 
displayed, press [MENU/SET].
8When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press 
[MENU/SET].
9Press  2/1 to select the home area, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
6Opening the Monitor
7Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
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Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see 
the characters displayed in the viewfinder clearly.
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary 
data in advance.
Set the mode dial to  [ ¦].
• The dial is locked if the mode dial lock button is depressed.  (A ) 
Each press locks/unlocks the dial.
• The settings of the main functions are adjusted automatically.
1Hold the camera gently with both 
hands, keep your arms still at 
your side and stand with your feet 
slightly apart.
• Do not cover the AF Assist lamp  A, or microphone  B with your 
fingers or other objects.
• Make sure your footing is stable and  there is no danger of colliding with 
another person or object in the vicinity while taking pictures.
8Diopter adjustment
9Formatting the card (initialization)
>  [Setup]  > [Format]  > [Slot 1]/[Slot 2]
10Set the mode dial to  [ ]
11Taking pictures
MENU
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2Press the shutter button halfway 
to focus.
AAperture value
B Shutter speed
C Focus indication
• Aperture value and shutter speed are 
displayed.
(It will flash in red if the correct 
exposure is not achieved, except 
when set to flash.)
• Once the subject is in focus, the  focus indication is displayed. (When 
the subject is not in focus, the indication flashes.)
3Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take t he picture.
• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter b utton.
• Pictures cannot be taken until focus is achieved when [Focus/R elease Priority] is set to 
[FOCUS].
∫ Free angle shooting
The monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenie nt as it allows you to take 
pictures from various angles by adjusting the monitor.
• To display the picture in Playback Mode, press [ (].
Taking pictures at a high angle Taking pictures at a low angle
12Check the picture you have taken
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Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
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29 27 28
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12
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21
20
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19
18
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1WIRELESS connection lamp (P88)
2Status indicator (P15)
3Camera ON/OFF switch (P15)
4[ ] (Exposure Compensation) button (P38)
5[ ](ISO sensitivity) button (P39)
6[ ](White Balance) button (P40)
7Focus distance reference mark
8[Fn1] button (P29)
9Motion picture button (P56)
10Front dial (P21)
11Shutter button (P17)
12Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
13Mode dial (P22)
14Mode dial lock button (P22)
15
Stereo microphone
• Be careful not to cover the microphone with  your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult 
to record.
16Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) (P55)
• Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
17Drive mode dial (P41)
18Flash synchro socket
(Flash synchro socket cap)
19Shoulder strap eyelet (P12)
20[MIC] socket (P70)
21Headphone socket (P71)
• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
22[HDMI] socket (P67, 104)
23USB socket (P105)
24Cable holder mount (P67)
25Lens release button (P14)
26Lens lock pin
27Mount
28Sensor
29Lens fitting mark (P14)
30Preview button/Function button (Fn6) (P29)
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• Function buttons ([Fn7] to [Fn11]) (P29) are touch icons.
Touch the [ ] tab on the recording screen to 
display them.
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47
48
49
51
52
53
31
54
35 36
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37
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44 43
50
55
46
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31Touch screen (P26)/monitor (P107)
32[(] (Playback) button (P72)
33[LVF] button (P24)/[Fn5] button (P29)
34Speaker
35Eye sensor (P24)
36Viewfinder (P24)
37Eye cup
• Keep the eye cup out of reach of children to 
prevent swallowing.
38Diopter adjustment dial (P16)
39Joystick (P22, 36)/Function button (P29)
Center (Fn12)/ 3(Fn13)/ 1(Fn14)/ 4(Fn15)/
2 (Fn16)
40[Q.MENU] button (P28)/[Fn2] button (P29)
41Rear dial (P21)
42[DISP.] button (P24)
43[AF/AE LOCK] button (P38)
44Focus mode lever (P33, 37)
45[REMOTE] socket
46[ ] (Auto Focus Mode) button (P33)/
[Fn3] button (P29)
47Cursor buttons (P21)/Function button (P29)
3(Fn17)/ 1(Fn18)/ 4(Fn19)/ 2(Fn20)
48Control dial (P21)
49[MENU/SET] button (P21, 27)
50Card slot 1 (P13)
51Access lamp (card 1) (P14)
52Card slot 2 (P13)
53Access lamp (card 2) (P14)
54Card door (P13)
55[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P75)/
[Fn4] button (P29)
56Battery door (P13)
57Release lever (P13)
58
DC coupler cover (P122)
• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the 
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC12: 
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: 
optional) are used.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor  (DMW-AC10PP: optional).
• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable  supplied with the AC adaptor.
59Cover for the battery grip connector
• Keep the cover for the battery grip connector out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
60
Tripod mount
• It may not be possible to attach and securely fasten a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm 
(0.22 inch) or more to the camera. Doing so 
may also damage the camera.
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∫Lens
H-ES12060
134 8 1067925
1Lens surface
2Te l e
3Focus ring (P37)
4Zoom ring
5Wide
6O.I.S. switch
7
[AF/MF] switch
• When either the [AF/MF] switch of the lens or  the setting of the camera is set to [MF], 
Manual Focus (MF) is enabled.
8Contact point
9Lens mount rubber
10Lens fitting mark (P14)
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