Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc G5 Owners Manual

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Applicable modes: 
Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed.
Applicable modes: 
You can combine 3 pictures with different levels  of exposure into a single picture with rich 
gradation. You can minimize the loss of gradati ons in bright areas and dark areas when, for 
example, the contrast between the background and the subject is large.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
∫ What Is HDR?
HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and refers to an image combination technique for 
expressing a wide contrast range.
Note
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Do not move the camera during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter button.
•You cannot take the next picture until the combination of pictures is complete.•A moving subject may be recorded with unnatural blurs.•The angle of view becomes narrow slightly when [HDR] is set to [ON].
•Flash is fixed to [ Œ] ([Forced Flash Off]).•[HDR] does not work for the pictures  taken during a motion picture recording.
[Metering Mode]
SettingsDescription of settings
[]
(Multiple)This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable 
exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen 
automatically. Usually, we recommend using this method.
[]
(Center weighted) This is the method used to focus on 
the subject on the center of the 
screen and measure the whole screen evenly.
[]
(Spot) This is the method to measure the subject in the spot 
metering target A
.
[HDR] 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in 
brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see.
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF]Note
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This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the lighting conditions.
•[HIGH], [STANDARD], or [LOW] represents the maximum range of effect.•[i.Dynamic] does not work when [HDR] is set to [ON].
Settings: [‰]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ]
Note
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Refer to P84  for details.
Applicable modes: 
When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Digital Red-Eye Correction is performed 
whenever the flash is used. The camera automatic ally detects red-eye and corrects the picture.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Note
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Only available when [AF Mode] is set to [ š] and Face Detection is active.•Under certain circumstances, red-eye cannot be corrected.
•[ ] is displayed on the icon  when it is set to [ON].
[i.Dynamic] (Intelligent dynamic range control)
[Flash]
[Red-Eye Removal] 
						

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Applicable modes: 
2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures of 
moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed.
Note
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Set it to [1ST] for normal use.•[2nd] is displayed in the flash icon on the screen if you set [Flash Synchro] to [2ND].
•The flash sync. settings are also effective when using an external flash.  (P206)•When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of [Flash Synchro] may deteriorate.•You cannot set [ ] or [ ] when [Flash Synchro] is set to [2ND].
Applicable modes: 
Adjust the flash output if the recorded pictures are too bright or too dark.
Note
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You can adjust from [j2 EV] to [i2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV].
•Select [0 EV] to return to the original flash output.•[i] or [j] is displayed on the flash icon in the screen when the flash level is adjusted.
[Flash Synchro]
SettingsDescription of settings
[1ST] 1st curtain synchro
The normal method when taking pictures with the flash.
[2ND] 2nd curtain synchro
The light source appears behind the subject and picture 
becomes dynamic.
[Flash Adjust.] 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by using the Intelligent Resolution 
Technology.
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[EXTENDED]/[OFF]Note
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[EXTENDED] allows you to take natural pictures with a higher resolution.•The speed of burst and continuous recording becomes slower when [EXTENDED] is used.
•When recording a motion picture, [EXTENDED] changes to [LOW].
Applicable modes: 
It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
Settings: [200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]/[3200]/[OFF]
Note
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It will work when the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ].•[ISO Limit Set] is disabled in the following cases:–[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape] (Scene Guide Mode)
–When recording motion pictures
Applicable modes: 
You can adjust the ISO sensitivity settings for every 1/3 EV.
Note
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When the setting is changed from [1/3 EV] to [1 EV], [Sensitivity] will be set to value closest to the 
value set during the [1/3 EV]. (Set value will not restore when the setting is changed back to 
[1/3 EV]. It will stay as the setting selected for [1 EV].)
[i.Resolution]
[ISO Limit Set]
[ISO Increments]
Settings
[1/3 EV] [160 ]/[200 ]/[250 ]/[320 ]/[400]/[500 ]/[640 ]/[800 ]/[1000 ]/[1250 ]/[1600 ]/[2000 ]/[2500 ]/
[3200 ]/[4000 ]/[5000 ]/[6400 ]/[8000 ]/[10000 ]/[12800 ]
[1 EV] [160 ]/[200 ]/[400]/[800 ]/[1600 ]/[3200 ]/[6400 ]/[12800 ] 
						

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Applicable modes: 
The camera automatically removes noise that appears when the shutter speed becomes 
slower to take pictures of night scenery etc. so you can take beautiful pictures.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Note
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If you set [ON], the countdown screen is displayed when the shutter button is pressed. Do not move 
the camera at this time. After the countdown is finished, [Please wait...] is displayed for the same 
time as the selected shutter speed for signal processing.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slowed to take pictures.•In the following cases, [Long Shtr NR] does not work:
–When recording motion pictures–When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH]–When [Electronic Shutter] is set to [ON]
Applicable modes: 
When the screen periphery darkens as  a result of the lens characteristics, you can record 
pictures with the brightness of the screen periphery corrected.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Note
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This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the recording conditions.
•Noise in the periphery of the picture may stand out with higher ISO sensitivity.•Correction is not possible in the following cases:–When recording motion pictures
–Recording still pictures while recording a motion  picture [only when set to [ ] (motion picture 
priorities)].
–When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH].
•Depending on the lens used, [Shading Comp.] may not operate.
Refer to the website for compatible lenses.
[Long Shtr NR]
[Shading Comp.] 
						

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Settings: [4t]/[2 t]/[OFF]
Note
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Refer to P80  for details.
Applicable modes: 
The electronic shutter can reduce the picture blur . Moreover, you can take pictures without the 
shutter sound when the camera is used in a quiet location.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Note
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Flash is fixed to [ Œ] ([Forced Flash Off]).•If a subject is moving or your hands are shakin g, the subject may appear distorted on the picture 
taken. Use of a tripod is recommended.
•[Electronic Shutter] is disabled when [Burst Rate] is set to [SH].•You can turn off the shutter sound at [E-Shutter Vol] in [Beep].  (P71)•Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject when you use 
this function. Use at your own risk.
Settings: [SH]/[H]/[M]/[L]
Note
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Refer to P89  for details.
Settings: [Single/Burst Settings]/[Step]/[Sequence]
Note
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Refer to P91  for details.
Settings: [ ]/[ ]/[ ]
Note
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Refer to P93  for details.
[Digital Zoom]
[Electronic Shutter]
[Burst Rate]
[Auto Bracket]
[Self Timer] 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Set this when you want to correct the color reproduction of the recorded pictures on a PC, 
printer etc.Note
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Depending on the color space setting, the file  name of the recorded picture changes as shown.
•Set to sRGB if you are not very familiar with AdobeRGB.
•The setting is fixed to [sRGB] when recording motion pictures.
Settings: [ ]/[ ]/[OFF]
Note
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Refer to P78  for details.
•Refer to P142 for details.
[Color Space]
SettingsDescription of settings
[sRGB] Color space is set to sRGB color space.
This is widely used in computer related equipment.
[AdobeRGB] Color space is set to AdobeRGB color space.
AdobeRGB is mainly used for business purposes such as professional printing 
because it has a greater range of reproducible colors than sRGB.
[Stabilizer]
[Face Recog.]
P: sRGB_: AdobeRGB
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Applicable modes: 
If you set the name and birthday of your baby or pet in advance, you can record their name and 
age in months and years in the images.
You can display these at playback or stamp the recorded images using [Text Stamp]  (P179).
Settings: [ ] ([Baby1])/[ ] ([Baby2])/[ ] ([Pet])/[OFF]/[SET]
∫ Setting [Age] or [Name]
1Touch [SET] .
2Touch [Baby1], [Baby2] or [Pet].
3Touch [Age] or [Name].
4Touch [SET] .
5Touch [Exit].
∫ To cancel [Age] and [Name]
Select the [OFF] setting in step 
1.
Note
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Still pictures recorded during motion picture recording ([ ] (motion picture priorities))  (P55) will not 
record age or name.
•The age and name can be printed out using the “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” bundled software on the 
CD-ROM (supplied).
Applicable modes: 
This sets whether to display the camera-recommended effects (filters) in Intelligent Auto (  or  ) Mode.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
[Profile Setup]
Enter [Age]
For each item, touch [ ]/[ ] , set the year/month/day of the 
birthday, and touch [Set].
Enter [Name]
For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on 
P146 .
[Recommended Filter] 
						

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Using the [Motion Picture] Menu
For details on [Motion Picture] menu settings, refer to P64.
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[Photo Style], [Focus Mode], [Metering Mode], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution] and [Digital Zoom] are 
common to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu. Changing these settings in one of these 
menus is reflected in other menu.
–For details, refer to the explanation for the corresponding setting in the [Rec] menu.•[Motion Picture] menu is not displayed in the following cases.–[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Soft Image of a Flower] (Scene Guide Mode)
–[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode)
Applicable modes: 
This sets up the data format of motion pictures.
[Rec Mode]
SettingsDescription of settings
[AVCHD]
Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for playback on your 
HDTV using an HDMI connection.
[MP4]Select this format to record standard definition video for playback on your PC. 
						

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Applicable modes: 
This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.
When [AVCHD] is selected
When [MP4] is selectedNote
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What is bit rate
This is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher when the 
number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. “VBR” is an abbreviation for 
“Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for definite period of time) is changed 
automatically depending on the subject to record. Therefore, the recording time is shortened when a 
subject with fast movement is recorded.
[Rec Quality]
SettingsPicture size/Bit ratefpsAspect ratio
[PSH] 1920k1080 pixels/Approx. 28 Mbps 60p
16:9
[FSH]
1920k1080 pixels/Approx. 17 Mbps 60i
[FPH] 1920k1080 pixels/Approx. 17 Mbps 30p
[SH] 1280k720 pixels/Approx. 17 Mbps 60p
SettingsPicture size/Bit ratefpsAspect ratio
[FHD] 1920k1080 pixels/Approx. 20 Mbps
3016:9
[HD] 1280k720 pixels/Approx. 10 Mbps
[VGA] 640k480 pixels/Approx. 4 Mbps 4:3