Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc G5 Owners Manual

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Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
Applicable modes: 
Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the Exposure 
Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed.
With Auto Bracket
[Step]: [3 •1/3], [Sequence]: [0/ s/r ]
1Press  4 () .
2Touch Auto Bracket icon ([ ], etc.).
3Touch the step.
4Touch [Set].
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5Focus on the subject and take a picture.
AAuto Bracket indication
•If you press and hold the shutter button, the number of pictures that you 
set is taken.
•The Auto Bracket indication blinks until the  number of pictures that you set is taken.•The picture count is reset to [0] if you change the Auto Bracket setting or turn the camera off 
before all the pictures that you set are taken.
∫Changing the settings for [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] and [Sequence] in Auto 
Bracket
1Select [Auto Bracket] in the [Rec] menu.  (P64)2Touch [Single/Burst Settings], [Step] or [Sequence].
3Touch the setting.
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You can take one picture at a time when set to [ ].
•You can continuously take pictures up to set numbers when set to [ ].•Exit the menu after it is set.
Note
•When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the Exposure Compensation range, the 
pictures taken are based on the selected Exposure Compensation range.
•The exposure may be compensated incorrectly, depending on the brightness of the subject.•When taking pictures continuously using Auto Bracket with [i.Resolution] set to [EXTENDED], it may 
take time to record all the set number of pictures.
•Auto Bracket is disabled in the following cases.–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Soft Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode)–[Miniature Effect]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode)
–When White Balance Bracket is set.–When recording motion pictures–When recording using the flash
–When [HDR] is set to [ON]
ItemSettingsItemSettings
[Single/Burst 
Settings] [] (single)
[Sequence][0/`
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[ ] (burst) [` /0/ _]
[Step] [3•1/3] (3 pictures)
[3•2/3] (3 pictures)
[3•1] (3 pictures)
[5•1/3] (5 pictures)
[5•2/3] (5 pictures)
[5•1] (5 pictures)
[7•1/3] (7 pictures)
[7•2/3] (7 pictures)
[7•1] (7 pictures)
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Applicable modes: 
1Press 4 ().
2Touch self-timer icon ([ ], etc.).
3Touch the time setting for the self-timer.
4Touch [Set].
ItemSettings
Picture is taken 10 seconds  after shutter is pressed.
After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 seconds intervals.
Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed.
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When using a tripod, etc., this setting is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused 
by pressing the shutter button.
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5Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then 
press it fully to take the picture.
AWhen self-timer is set to [ ].
•A picture is not taken until the subject is brought into focus. 
Focus and exposure will be set when the shutter button is 
pressed halfway.
•If you want to press the shutter button fully to take a picture even when the subject is not 
focused, set [Focus Priority] in the [Custom] menu to [OFF].  (P167)
•The self-timer indicator B blinks and the shutter is activated after 
10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
•When [ ] is selected, the self-timer indicator blinks again after 
the first and the second pictures are taken and the shutter is 
activated 2 seconds after it blinks.
Note
•Time setting for the self timer can also be set by [Self Timer] in the [Rec] menu.•We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.•Depending on the recording conditions, the recording interval may become more than 2 seconds 
when [ ] is selected.
•The flash output may vary slightly when the [ ] is selected.
•[ ] is disabled when White Balance Bracket is set.
•The self-timer will be disabled during recording of the motion pictures.
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Taking Pictures with Auto Focus
Applicable modes: 
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
Also, it is possible to set the focus to the subject specified on the touch screen.
(Set the [Touch AF] of the [Touch Settings] in the [Custom] menu to [ON].)
1Set the [Focus Mode] to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC]  (P36).
2Press 2  ().
3Touch the item.
•AF area selection screen is displayed when  4 is pressed while [š], 
[], [ Ø], or [ ] is selected. For operation in the AF area 
selection screen, refer to  P99.
4Touch [Set].
Note
•It cannot be set to [ š] in the following conditions.
–[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/[Glittering 
Illuminations]/[Appetizing Food]/[Cute Dessert] (Scene Guide Mode)
•The [ ] is disabled in the following cases.
–[AFF]/[AFC] ([Focus Mode])•The AF Mode is fixed to [ Ø] in the following cases.–When using the Digital Zoom
–[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
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The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus and 
exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter what portion of 
the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
When the camera detects a person’s face, the AF area is displayed.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when 
the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away 
as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
Note
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Position and size of the AF area can be changed.  (P99)
•When [š] is selected and [Metering Mode] is set to multiple [ ], the camera will adjust the 
exposure to suit the person’s face. (P151)
•Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the Face Detection Function 
may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. The AF Mode is switched to [ ].
–When the face is not facing the camera–When the face is at an angle
–When the face is extremely bright or dark–When there is little contrast on the faces–When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.
–When the face appears small on the screen–When there is rapid movement–When the subject is other than a human being
–When the camera is shaking
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Focus and exposure can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus and exposure will keep on 
following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
∫ When operating the touch screen
You can lock the subject by touching it.
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Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter function.•The AF area turns yellow while the subject is locked.
•Lock is canceled when [ ] is touched.
∫ When operating buttons
Place the subject in the AF tracking frame, and press the shutter button 
halfway to lock the subject.
A AF tracking frame
•AF area will turn green when the camera detects the subject.•The AF area turns yellow when the shutter button is released.
•Lock is canceled when [MENU/SET ] is pressed.•Tracking AF and Face Detection will switch every time  2 is pressed in the 
Intelligent Auto (  or  ) Mode.
Note
•Exposure is adjusted in accordance with the locked subject when [Metering Mode] is set to [ ]. 
(P151)
•If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Try to lock again.
•AF Tracking may be disabled in certain picture conditions such as when it is very dark. AF Mode will 
be switched to [ Ø] in that case.
•In the following cases, [ ] operates as [ Ø]–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Soft Image of a Flower]/[Monochrome] (Scene Guide 
Mode)
–[Sepia]/[Dynamic Monochrome]/[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode)–When [Photo Style] is [Monochrome]
•Dynamic Tracking function may not work in the following cases:–When the subject is too small–When the recording location is too dark or bright
–When the subject is moving too fast–When the background has the same or similar color to the subject–When jitter is occurring
–When zoom is operated
Setting up [ ] ([AF Tracking])
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Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is effective when the subject is not in the 
center of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting)Note
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The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and the area to be focused can be set. (P99)
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the screen.
Note
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Position and size of the AF area can be changed.  (P99)•When the subject is not in the center of the composition in [ Ø], you can bring the subject into the AF 
area, fix the focus and exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway, move the camera to the 
composition you want with the shutter button pressed halfway, and then take the picture. (Only when 
the [Focus Mode] is set to [AFS].)
You can achieve a more precise focus on a point that is smaller than [ Ø].
Note
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The focus position can be set on an enlarged screen.  (P100)•Pressing the shutter button halfway displays the screen for checking the focus position enlarged to 
approximately 5 times original size.
The time for which the display is enlarged can be set using [Pinpoint AF Time]  (P167) in the 
[Custom] menu.
•The size of the AF area displayed when the camera has achieved focus may change according to 
the subject.
•In the following cases, [ ] operates as [ Ø]
–When recording motion pictures
About [ ] ([23-Area])
About [ Ø] ([1-Area])
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•Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter function.
When selecting [š], [ Ø ]
Position and size of the AF area can be changed.
1Touch the subject.
•AF area setting screen is displayed.•AF area setting screen can also be displayed by pressing  2 and 
then  4.
•AF area can also be moved by the cursor button in the AF area 
setting screen.
•Touch [Reset] to return the AF area to the center of the screen.
2Drag the slide bar to change the size of AF area frame.
•It can be changed to 4 different sizes.•Enlarge/reduce can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.
3Touch [Set].
•It is also possible to set by pressing [MENU/SET].
•AF area with the same function as [Ø ] is displayed in the touched position, when the [š ] is 
selected. Setting of the AF area is cleared when [ ] is touched.
When selecting [ ]
The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and the area to be focused can be set.
Touch the screen to display the AF area setting screen, and 
select the AF area frame as shown in the figure on the right.
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After releasing your finger from the touch screen for a while, AF area 
frame will disappear, and only [ i] display (center point of selected 
AF area frame) will remain on the screen.
•Setting of the AF area frame is canceled when [ ] is touched.•AF area frame can be selected by the cursor button when the AF 
area setting screen is displayed by pressing  2 and then 4. AF area 
frame is set by pressing [MENU/SET].
Setting up position of the AF area/changing size of the AF area
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When selecting [ ]
You can set the focus position precisely by enlarging the screen.
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The focus position cannot be set at the edge of the screen.
1Touch the subject.
•The assist screen for setting the focus position is enlarged to 
approximately 5 times original size.
•The assist screen can also be displayed by pressing  2, pressing 4 to 
display the enlarged position setting screen, and then selecting the 
enlarged position using the cursor buttons and pressing [MENU/SET].
2Drag the screen to align the subject on the cross point of the crosshair in the center 
of the screen.
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It is also possible to move the focus position with the cursor button.•Touching [Reset] will bring the focus position back to the center position.
•On the assist screen, it is also possible to record a picture by touching [ ].
∫ Move the AF area easily with [Direct Focus Area] function
When the [Direct Focus Area] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON] while [ š], [ ] or [ Ø] is 
selected, it is possible to move the AF area directly with the cursor button.
With [ ], you can move the enlarged position.
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To set the items that use the cursor buttons like [D rive Mode], [White Balance], or [Sensitivity], use 
the Quick Menu  (P68) instead.
Note
•The spot metering target can also be moved to match the AF area when the [Metering Mode]  (P151) 
is set to [ ]. At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the brightness around the 
AF area.
•[Direct Focus Area] is fixed to [OFF] in Creative Control Mode.•When using digital zoom, the position and size of the AF area cannot be changed.
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