Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Gh4 Owners Manual

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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of March 2014. These may be subject to change.Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as  camera body in this Owner’s Manual.)
1 Battery Pack (Indicated as  battery pack or battery  in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text)3 AC Cable
4 USB Connection Cable
5DVD •
Software:
Use it to...

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Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
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1Wi-Fi® connection lamp
2Status indicator (P19)
3Camera ON/OFF switch (P19)
4Focus distance reference mark
5[Wi-Fi] button (P74)/[Fn1] button (P85)
6[ ](ISO sensitivity) button (P49)
7[ ](Exposur e Compensati on) button (P54)
8[ ](White Balance) button (P50)
9Front dial (P23)
10Shutter button (P21)
11Self-timer indicator (P42)/
AF Assist Lamp...

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31Touch screen/monitor (P26)
32[( ] (Playback) button (P68)
33[LVF] button (P25)/[Fn5] button (P85)
34Eye sensor (P26)
35Eye Cup (P114)
•Keep the eye cup out of reach of 
children to prevent swallowing.
36Viewfinder (P25)
37Diopter adjustment dial (P19)
38Motion picture button (P58)
39[Q.MENU] button (P27)/[Fn2] button (P85)
40[ ] (Auto Focus Mode) button (P36)/
[Fn3] button (P85)
41Rear dial (P23)...

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About the Lens
∫Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens
This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds System lens 
mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount).
∫ Four Thirds™ mount specification lens
Lens with the Four Thirds mount specification can be used by using the mount adaptor 
(DMW-MA1: optional).
∫ Leica mount specification lens
When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R:  
optional), you can use...

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Cards Compatible with this unit
The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
∫ About the motion picture recording and speed class
According to the [Rec Format] (P59) and [Rec Quality] (P59) of a motion picture, the 
required card differs. Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or 
UHS Speed Class.
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SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards...

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Preparation
•Check that the camera is turned off.
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.
•Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap.
•Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.–Do not wrap the strap around your neck.–It may result in injury or accident.•Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.–It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.
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•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLF19PP).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
•Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and 
then check that it is locked by lever A. 
Pull the lever  A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.
•Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in 
which you insert it. 
To remove...

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•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.
•Do not press the lens release button A when you attach a lens.
∫Detaching the lens
1Attach the lens cap.
2While pressing on the lens release button  B, 
rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and 
then remove.
At the time when this camera is purchased, the monitor is stowed in the camera body. 
Bring out the monitor as shown below.
1 Open the monitor. (Maximum 180 o)
2 It can be rotated 180 o forward.
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•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
•The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit 
on.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press  2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, 
minute), and press  3/4 to set.
4Press [MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. Press [MENU/SET].•A message prompting you to set [Home] in [World Time] will 
be displayed. Press [MENU/SET].
5Press  2/1 to select the home area, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Adjust the...

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Basic Operations
Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side 
and stand with your feet slightly apart.
•Do not cover the flash, the AF assist lamp A, the microphone B (P12) or Speaker with 
your fingers or other objects.
•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.•Be sure to remove the lens cap when recording.
∫ Free angle shooting
The monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenient as it allows you to...