Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc G5 Owners Manual

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Recording
Taking Pictures that match the Scene being 
recorded
 (Scene Guide Mode)
Recording Mode: 
If you select a scene to suit the subject and recording conditions with reference to the example 
images, the camera will set optimal exposure, color, and focus, allowing you to record in a 
manner appropriate to the scene.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Drag the example images to select a screen.
•You can also select the scene by dragging the slide bar  A.
3Touch [Set].
Note
•The following items cannot be set in Scene Guide Mode because the camera automatically adjusts 
them to the optimal setting.
–Items other than the picture quality adjustment in [Photo Style]/[Sensitivity]/[Metering Mode]/
[Digital Zoom]
•Although white balance is fixed to [AWB] for certain types of scene, you can fine tune the white 
balance or use white balance bracketing by pressing the cursor button  1 on the recording screen. 
For further details, please read  P109, 110 .
∫To enjoy a variety of picture effects
Touch [ ] on the scene selection screen to display explanations etc. for picture effects to 
suit the scene. To take full advantage of the picture effects, we recommend that you read the 
explanations and try recording pictures.
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The page can be changed by touching [ ]/[ ].
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[Clear Portrait]
The brightness of the face is adjusted and the background is 
defocused to create a clear portrait.
Note
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If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance the 
effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the distance 
between the camera and the subject.
[Silky Skin]
Brighter face and softer skin color creates a healthy younger look.
Note
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If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance the 
effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the distance 
between the camera and the subject.
•The smoothing effect is applied to the part that has a similar tone to 
the complexion of a subject, as well.
•This mode may not be effective under insufficient lighting.
[Backlit Softness]
When backlighted, the overall screen brightness is increased. 
Portraits are softened and infused with light. 
						

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[Clear in Backlight]
Outdoors, the flash will be used to more evenly illuminate the 
subjects face.Note
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Open the flash. (You can set to [  ‰ ].)•White saturation can occur if the subject is too close.•Flash pictures taken closer or beyond the flash’s rated distance may 
appear too bright or too dark.
[Relaxing Tone]
The warm color tone creates an image with a relaxing mood.
[Sweet Childs Face]
Moderate background defocusing and skin tone highlighted draws 
attention to the childs face.
Touch the face.
•A still picture is recorded with the focus and exposure set for the 
touched location.
Note
•If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance the 
effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the distance 
between the camera and the subject. 
						

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[Distinct Scenery]
Saturation of sky and trees creates more distinct scenery.
[Bright Blue Sky]
On a sunny day, the overall screen brightness is increased to 
create a vibrant image of the blue sky.
[Romantic Sunset Glow]
The enhanced purple tone creates a romantic image of the sky 
just after sunset.
[Vivid Sunset Glow]
Red is enhanced to create a vivid image of the sunset. 
						

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[Glistening Water]
The glisten of the water is enhanced to look brighter and slightly 
bluish.Note
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Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and 
the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
•Star filter used in this mode may cause glistening effects on the 
objects other than water surface.
[Clear Nightscape]
Color saturation of the night light is increased to accentuate the 
nightscape.
Note
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We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
•The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to 
signal processing and is not a malfunction.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
[Cool Night Sky]
Blue tones are enhanced to create  a cool and sophisticated image 
of the night sky after sunset.
Note
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We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to 
signal processing and is not a malfunction.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. 
						

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[Warm Glowing Nightscape]
The warm color tone creates a warm image of the nightscape.Note
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We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
•The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to 
signal processing and is not a malfunction.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
[Artistic Nightscape]
A slow shutter speed captures light trails that can creates an 
artistic nightscape.
Note
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We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
•The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to 
signal processing and is not a malfunction.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
[Glittering Illuminations]
The star filter enhances pinpoints of light.
Note
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We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and 
the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
•The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to 
signal processing and is not a malfunction.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. 
						

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[Clear Night Portrait]
Fill flash and a longer exposure capture better portraits against 
the nightscape.Note
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Open the flash. (You can set to [ ].)•We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.•When [Clear Night Portrait] is selected, keep the subject still for about 
1 second after taking the picture.
•The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to 
signal processing and is not a malfunction.
•Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
[Soft Image of a Flower]
The soft focus creates a diffused image.
Note
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We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•For close-up recording, we recommend that you close the flash and 
avoid using it.
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and 
the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
•The focus range is different depending on lens used. Refer to “About 
the focus distance reference mark” on  P103 for the focus range.•When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range 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.
•Close-up regions are prioritized when taking pictures, and so time is 
required to focus if you take a picture of a distant subject.
•When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the 
periphery of the picture may decrease slightly. This is not a 
malfunction.
•If the lens becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, the lens may not be 
able to focus on the subject correctly. 
						

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[Appetizing Food]
The overall screen brightness is increased to make the food look 
appealing.
Note
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If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance the 
effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the distance 
between the camera and the subject.
•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•For close-up recording, we recommend that you close the flash and 
avoid using it.
[Cute Dessert]
The overall screen brightness  is set higher to enhance the 
cuteness of the dessert.
Note
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If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance the 
effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the distance 
between the camera and the subject.
•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•For close-up recording, we recommend that you close the flash and 
avoid using it. 
						

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[Freeze Animal Motion]
The faster shutter speed prevents blur and captures a clear image 
of the fast moving animal.
[Clear Sports Shot]
The faster shutter speed prevent s blur, for example at sporting 
events.
[Monochrome]
A monochrome image captures the mood of the moment. 
						

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Taking Pictures with different image effects 
(Creative Control Mode)
Recording Mode: 
This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by selecting 
example images and checking them on the screen.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Touch the example image to select image effects 
(filters).
•The image effect of the selected example image will be applied in a 
preview display A.
•The image effect can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].
•Touch [ ] to display the explanation for the selected image effect.
•The explanation can also be displayed by pressing cursor button 1.
3Touch [Set].
∫ Adjust the effect to fit your preferences.
The strength and colors of the effects can  be easily adjusted to fit your preferences.
1Touch [ ] .
2Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
•The settings screen can also be displayed from the recording 
screen by pressing cursor button 1.
3Drag the slide bar to set.
•Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.
•The items that can be set differ depending on which Creative 
Control Mode is currently set.
For information on each image effect, refer to “Items that can be set”.
•Touch [ ] again to return to the recording screen. Pressing 
1 also takes you back to the recording screen.
•When making the effect setting, [ ] is displayed on the screen.•If you cannot change the settings, select the center (standard).
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