Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc G5 Owners Manual

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Note
•If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation being performed, part of the display will 
disappear. Press [DISP.] or touch the LCD monitor to make the display reappear.
∫ About the tilt sensor display
With the tilt sensor displayed, it is easy to correct the tilt of the camera etc.
1Press [DISP.] to display the tilt sensor.2Check the tilt of the camera.
A Horizontal direction:
Correcting tilt to the leftBVertical direction:
Correcting downward tilt
•When the tilt of the camera is little, the indicator changes to green.•When recording with a vertical orientation, the display automatically switches to a vertically 
orientated display.
Note
•Even after correcting the tilt, there may still be an error of approximately ± 1°.
•When [Fn Button Set] of the [Custom] menu is set to [Level Gauge], you can switch the tilt sensor 
display on/off by pressing function button.
•When tilted significantly upwards or downwards to record, the tilt sensor display may not be 
displayed correctly, and the Direction Detection Function (P33)  may not work correctly.
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Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording Mode: 
In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene, so we 
recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera and record without thinking 
about them.
Press [¦].
•The camera will switch to eith er the most recently used of 
Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.  (P46) At the 
time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent Auto Mode.
•[¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto 
Mode. (Light turns off during recording)
•[¦] button is turned off when it  is pressed again, and it will be set to the [Rec] Modes selected by 
the mode dial.
•Defocus control can be set by touching [ ] on the recording screen and then touching [ ].  (P48)
•When the subject is touched, AF Tracking function works. It is also possible by pressing the cursor 
button towards 2, and then pressing the shutter button halfway. For details, refer to  P97. 
						

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∫Scene Detection
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene 
concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes 
to the usual red.
Depending on the identified scene, the camera may display [ ], which 
allows you to select the camera-recommended effects. For details, refer to 
“Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects” on  P45.
When taking pictures
¢ 1 Only when [ ] (AUTO) is selected.
¢ 2 When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces already 
set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected.
When recording motion pictures
•
[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera  automatically detects a person’s face, and it will 
adjust the focus and exposure.  (Face Detection)
•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the 
Scene detection has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be slower than normal. Take care 
not to move the camera while taking pictures.
•An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen when set to AF tracking.•When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R] is 
displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ].
•Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same subject.–Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size of the subject, the color of the subject, 
the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving
–Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness conditions, when the camera is 
shaken, when zoom is used
•To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate 
Recording Mode.
¦>[i-Portrait]
[i-Scenery]
[i-Macro]
[i-Night Portrait]
¢1
[i-Night Scenery]
[i-Baby]
¢2
[i-Sunset]
¦
>[i-Portrait]
[i-Scenery]
[i-Low Light]
[i-Macro] 
						

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∫About the flash
Flash mode is set to [ Œ] when the flash is closed, and [ ] (AUTO) when it is open. When the 
flash is open, the camera automatically sets [ ], [ ] (AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction), [ ], or 
[ ] to match the type of subject and brightness.
Note
•
Open the flash when the flash is to be used.  (P84)
•When [ ] or [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled.•Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].
∫Functions that work automatically and menu options which are disabled
The following functions are performed automatically  to allow the camera to make the optimal 
settings. –
Scene Detection /Backlight Compensation/ Face Detection /Auto White Balance/Intelligent ISO 
sensitivity control/[Red-Eye Removal]/[i.Resoluti on]/[i.Dynamic]/[Long Shtr NR]/[Shading Comp.]/
[Quick AF]/ [AF Assist Lamp]
Because the camera makes the optimal settings automatically, the following menus are 
disabled.
•
For the setting method of the menu, refer to  P64.
Note
•The Backlight Compensation–When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically attempt to 
correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture. In Intelligent Auto Mode, backlight 
compensation works automatically.
MenuItem
[Rec] Items other than [Standard] and [Monochrome] in [Photo Style]/[Metering 
Mode]/[HDR]/[i.Dynamic]/[Flash]/[Red-Eye Removal]/[Flash Synchro]/
[Flash Adjust.]/[i.Resolution]/[ISO Limit Set]/[ISO Increments]/[Long Shtr 
NR]/[Shading Comp.]/[Digital Zoom]
[Motion Picture] Items other than [Standard] and [Monochrome] in [Photo Style]/[Picture 
Mode]/[Metering Mode]/[i.Dynamic]/[i.Resolution]/[Digital Zoom]/[Flkr 
Decrease]
[Custom Menu] [Cust.Set Mem.]/[Expo.Meter]/[AF/AE Lock]/[AF/AE Lock Hold]/[Quick 
AF]/[Eye Sensor AF]/[Direct Focus Area]/[Shutter AF]/[AF Assist Lamp]/
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Depending on the scene that is automatically identified, it may be possible to select from a 
number of different image effects (filters) automatically recommended by the camera, with 
reference to example images. (Only availabl e when [Recommended Filter] on the recording 
menu is set to [ON]. At the time of purchase, this setting is [ON].)
1Touch the [ ], which is automatically displayed after 
automatic detection.
•The selection screen for camera-recommended effects is displayed.•The selection screen can also be displayed by pressing  3.
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 [ ]/[ ] .
3Touch [Set].
•The Creative Control Mode for the selected image effect is set.
Note
•
[ ] is displayed on the recording screen. Touch to return to Intelligent 
Auto (  or  ) Mode.
The same operation can be performed by pressing the [
¦] button.•When using a recommended filter, you cannot use menus or recording 
functions not available in Creative Control Mode.
•For how to adjust the image effects and other information, refer to “Taking 
Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode)” on  P130 .
•Recommended filter is unavailable when the viewfinder is in use.
Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects
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Recording Mode: 
The brightness and color optimally set by the camera can be easily matched to your 
preferences. This mode is useful if you do not like dealing with detailed settings but like the 
settings made automatically by the camera to match your preferences.
•
Except for allowing setting of the brightness and color, Intelligent Auto Plus Mode is identical to 
Intelligent Auto Mode.
1Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto 
Mode.
2Touch [iA MODE].
3Select [ ] and then touch [Set].
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
•
The setting screen can also be displayed from the recording 
screen by pressing rear dial.
Each press of the rear dial switches among brightness setting, 
Defocus Control  (P48) and end operation.
3Drag the slide bar to set.
•This will adjust the brightness of the image.•Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.
•Touch [ ] again to return to the recording screen. You can 
also return to the recording screen by pressing the rear dial.
Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode
Setting brightness
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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.
•This will adjust the color of the image from a reddish color to a 
bluish color.
•Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.
•Touch [ ] again to return to the recording screen. You can 
also return to the recording screen by pressing the cursor 
button  1.
Note
•
If you touch [ ] during the adjustment, you can take a picture also 
by touching [ ].
•The brightness and color settings will return to the default (center 
point) when this unit is turned off or the camera is switched to 
another Recording Mode.
Setting color 
						

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Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function
Applicable modes: 
You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
•Defocus Control setting screen can also be displayed by 
pressing the rear dial.
3Drag the slide bar to set.
•Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial.
4Record pictures or motion pictures.
•Defocus Control operation can be ended by touching [ ].
•Defocus Control operation can also be ended by pressing the rear dial.•It is also possible to record a picture by touching [ ].
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Note
•On the Defocus Control setting screen of Intelligent Auto (  or  ) Mode, the AF Mode is [ Ø].
You can set the location of the AF area by touching the screen. (Size cannot be changed)
•After beginning motion picture recording, the amount  of defocus will vary depending on the recording 
conditions.
•Aperture is controlled within the range of appropriate exposure during the recording of a motion 
picture, so the aperture may not actually change even when the slide bar is moved depending on the 
brightness of the subject, and the blurriness may not change.
(When recording dark scenes in rooms etc., the aperture may remain fully open and leave the 
defocus state unchanged, even when you move the slide bar from end to end.)
•Depending on the lens used, you may hear a sound from the lens when the Defocus Control is used, 
but this is due to operation of the aperture of the lens and it is not a malfunction.
•Depending on the lens used, operational sound of the Defocus Control may be recorded during the 
recording of a motion picture when the function is used.
•Depending on the lens used, Defocus Control function may not operate.
Refer to the website for compatible lenses.
•In [Miniature Effect] of Creative Control Mode, Defocus Control cannot be used. 
						

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Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings 
(Program AE Mode)
Recording Mode: 
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the 
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] menu.
Set the mode dial to  [ ].
Note
•The shutter speed is automatically set between about 20 seconds and 1/4000th of a second in the 
following cases.
–When the [Sensitivity] is set to [ISO160].–When the aperture value is set to F3.5 [when the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042, H-FS014042) 
is attached].
–When the aperture value is set to F4.0 [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is attached].