Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc G5 Owners Manual

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Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
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] in the [Rec] menu to [MF]. (P64)
2Use the focus lever or focus ring on the lens to achieve focus.
•When [MF Assist] on the [Custom] menu is set to [ON] and you 
focus manually, the display will switch to the assist screen and the 
image will be enlarged. (MF Assist A)
•When [MF Guide] on the [Custom] menu is set to [ON] and you 
focus manually, the MF guide B is displayed on the screen. You can 
check whether the point of focus is to the near side or the far side.
The operations used to focus manually differ depending on the lens.
When using the interchangeable lens 
(H-PS14042) having a focus lever
When using the interchangeable lens 
(H-FS014042, H-FS45150) having a focus ring
Move to  A side:
Focuses on nearby 
subject
Move to  B side:
Focuses on faraway 
subject
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The focusing speed 
varies depending on how 
far you move the focus 
lever.
Rotate to C  side:
Focuses on nearby 
subject
Rotate to D  side:
Focuses on faraway 
subject
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∫Displaying the MF Assist
•This is displayed by moving the focus lever, rotating the focus ring, or touching the screen. (In the 
Creative Control Mode [Miniature Effect], MF Assistance cannot be displayed by touching the 
screen)
•It can also be displayed by pressing  2 to display the setup screen for the enlarged area, deciding 
the area to enlarge using the cursor button, and then pressing [MENU/SET].
•It will switch to the setting screen for the enlarged area by pressing the cursor button when the 
[Direct Focus Area] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].
∫ Changing the display of the MF Assist
You can switch the magnification factor between approx. 4 times, 5 times and 10 times. In the 
case of 4 times magnification, the central region is magnified. In the case of 5 and 10 times 
magnification, the whole screen is magnified.
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You can change the magnification by touching [ ]/[ ] or rotating the rear dial.
∫ Moving the enlarged area
•The enlarged area can be moved by dragging the screen  (P13), or pressing the cursor button.
•The following will return the MF assistance to the original position.–When the [Focus Mode] is set to other than [MF]–Changing [Aspect Ratio] or [Picture Size]
–Turning the camera off–When [Reset] is touched in the setup screen for the enlarged area
∫Closing the MF Assist
•It will close when the shutter  button is pressed halfway.•It will also close by touching the [Exit] on the screen or pressing [MENU/SET].
•When displayed by moving the focus lever or rotating the focus ring, it is closed approximately 
10 seconds after operations are stopped.
Note
•The MF Assist is disabled when using the Dig ital Zoom or recording motion pictures.•MF Assist or MF guide may not display depending on the lens used, but you can display MF Assist 
by direct operation of the camera, using the touch screen or a button.
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1Focus by moving the focus lever or rotating the 
focus ring.
2 Move the lever or rotate the ring a little further 
in the same direction.
3 Fine tune the focus by moving the focus lever 
slightly in the opposite direction or rotating the 
focus ring slightly in the opposite direction.
Note
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If you zoom in/out after focusing on a subject, the focus may lose its accuracy. In that case, re-adjust 
the focus.
•After canceling Sleep Mode, focus on the subject again.•If you are taking close-up pictures
–We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer  (P93).–The effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance 
between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become 
difficult to focus on it again.
–The resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
Technique for Manual Focus
About the focus distance reference mark
The focus distance reference mark is 
a mark used to measure the focus 
distance.
Use this when taking pictures with 
Manual Focus or taking close-up 
pictures.
A Focus distance reference mark
B Focus distance reference line
C 0.2 m (0.66 feet) [When the 
interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) 
is used, Wide to focal length 
20 mm]
D 0.3 m (0.99 feet) [When the 
interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) 
is used, focal length 21 mm to Tele]
E 0.3 m (0.99 feet) [When the 
interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) 
is used]
F 0.9 m (2.95 feet) [When the 
interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) 
is used]
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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 outside the AF area or the contrast is 
too strong and you cannot ac hieve appropriate exposure.
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 you 
compose the picture and then press shutter button fully.
AAE Lock indication
•When [AE] is set, after pressing the shutter button halfway to focus, press 
the shutter button fully.
[AF/AE LOCK/Fn1] button can be used in two ways, as 
[AF/AE LOCK] or as [Fn1] (function 1). At the time of 
purchase, it is initially set to AF/AE Lock.
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To switch the setting, select using [AF/AE LOCK / Fn1] in 
[Custom] menu.
•Refer to  P113 for details about the function button.
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∫AF/AE Lock
Locking of the focus and exposure can be set in [AF/AE Lock] in the [Custom] menu.
Note
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If you set [AF/AE Lock Hold] in the [Custom] menu to [ON], you can fix the focus and the exposure 
even if you release [AF/AE LOCK] after pressing it.  (P166)
•When AE lock is performed, the brightness of the recording screen that appears on the screen is 
fixed.
•AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode.•AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus.
•AE Lock and AF Lock must be activated before motion picture recording begins.•During motion picture recording only cancellation of AF Lock can be performed.•AE Lock is canceled when motion picture recording begins.
•The exposure is set, even if the brightness of the subject changes.•The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is locked.•Program Shift can be set even when AE is locked.
ItemSettings
[AE]Only the exposure is locked.
•[AEL], aperture value, the shutter speed light when the exposure is set.
[AF]
Only the focus is locked.
•[AFL], the focus indication, aperture value, the shutter speed light when the 
subject is focused.
[AF/AE]
Both focus and exposure are locked.
•[AFL], [AEL], the focus indication, aperture value and the shutter speed light when 
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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 color of white which is closest to what is 
seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
1Press 1 ().
2Touch the White Balance.
•The item can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].
3Touch [Set].
¢ It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording.
ItemRecording conditions
[AWB] Automatic adjustment
[V ] When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð ] When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î ] When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[Ñ ] When taking pictures under incandescent lights
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[] /[] The manually set value is used
[] When using the preset color temperature setting
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Note
•Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary 
depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ ], [ ].
•The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the range of the camera’s flash.
•The set White Balance is maintained even after this unit is turned off, but when the White Balance is 
changed in a different Scene Guide Mode, [White Balance] for the Scene Guide Mode that was set 
will return to [AWB].
•In the Scene Guide Modes listed below, White Balance is fixed to [AWB].–[Backlit Softness]/[Relaxing Tone]/[Distinct Scenery]/[Bright Blue Sky]/[Romantic Sunset Glow]/
[Vivid Sunset Glow]/[Glistening Water]/[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing 
Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/[Glittering Illumi nations]/[Clear Night Portrait]/[Appetizing Food]/
[Cute Dessert]
•When [Direct Focus Area]  (P100) is set to [ON], the operations on the cursor buttons translate to 
movements of the AF area. Set using the Quick Menu  (P68).
∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures  are taken, the pictures may take on a 
reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a mult iple number of light sources are being used or 
there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In a 
case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
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Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Select [ ], [ ] and then touch [White Set].
2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the 
frame in the center is filled by the white object only and 
then touch [Set].
Note
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White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the White Balance 
again after adjusting to appropriate brightness.
You can set the color temperature manually for  taking natural pictures in different lighting 
conditions. The color of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the color 
temperature increases, the picture becomes more  bluish. As the color temperature decreases, 
the picture becomes more reddish.
1Select [ ] and then touch [WB K Set].
2Drag the color temperature setting bar.
•It is also possible to set the values by touching [ ]/[ ] or 
pressing 3/4 of the cursor button.
•You can set a color temperature from [2500K] to [10000K].
3Touch [Set].
Setting the White Balance manually
Setting the color temperature
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You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting 
the White Balance.
1Select the White Balance and then touch [Adjust.].
2Drag within the frame to finely adjust.
•You can finely adjust also by touching [G _]/[M`]/[A]/[B], or 
pressing  3/4/2/1  of the cursor button.
•Select the center point if you are not finely adjusting the White Balance.
3Touch [Set].
Note
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If you finely adjust the White Balance to [A] (a mber), the White Balance icon on the screen will 
change to orange. If you finely adjust the White Balance to [B] (blue), the White Balance icon on the 
screen will change to blue.
•If you finely adjust the White Balance to [G _] (green) or [M `] (magenta), [ _] (green) or [ `] 
(magenta) appears beside the White Balance icon on the screen.
•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.•You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item.
•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The White Balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting (center point) in the following 
cases.
–When you reset the White Balance in [ ] or [ ]–When you reset the color temperature manually in [ ]
Finely adjusting the White Balance
2 : A (AMBER: ORANGE)
1 : B (BLUE: BLUISH)
3 : G_  (GREEN: GREENISH)
4 : M` (MAGENTA: REDDISH)
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Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the White Balance fine 
adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colors  are automatically recorded when the shutter 
button is pressed once.
1Finely adjust the White Balance in step 2 of the “Finely 
adjusting the White Balance” procedure, and touch [ ]/
[ ] to set the bracket.
[ ]: Horizontal ([A] to [B])
[]: Vertical ([G _] to [M
j])
•Bracket settings can also be made by rotating the rear dial.
2Touch [Set].
Note
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[ ] is displayed in White Balance icon in the screen when the White Balance Bracket is set.
•The White Balance Bracket setting is released when this unit has been turned off (including Sleep 
Mode).
•You will only hear the shutter sound once.
•The White Balance Bracket does not work in the following cases:–When recording motion pictures–When [HDR] is set to [ON]
White Balance Bracket
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