Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Gh4 Owners Manual

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The shutter button works in two steps. To take a picture, press it.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
AAperture value
B Shutter speed
C Focus indication
•Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed.
(It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except 
when set to flash.)
•Once the subject is in focus, the focus indication is displayed. 
(When the subject is not in focus, the indication flashes)
Press the shutter button fully (push it in...

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Rotate the mode dial to switch the Recording Mode.
Press the mode dial lock button 1 to 
release the lock.
•The dial is locked if the mode dial lock button is 
depressed. Each press locks/unlocks the dial.
Rotate the mode dial  2 and adjust the 
recording mode.
•After adjusting the recording mode, press the 
mode dial lock button to lock the dial.
Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode)
Intelligent Auto Mode (P30)
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically...

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Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.
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This Owner ’s Manual describe operations of the rear dial/front dial as follows:
Allows you to set the aperture, shutter speed, and other settings when in  / / /  modes.
•In [Dial Set.] in the [Custom] menu, you can change the operation methods of the front dial and 
rear dial. (P104)
Rotating the control dial:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.
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The...

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Even when the camera is operated using the touch screen, it is 
possible to operate with the cursor button and [MENU/SET] 
button if a guide like the one shown on the right is displayed.
Even on menu screens etc. on which the guide is not displayed, 
you can make settings and selections by operating the buttons.
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By assigning [Cursor Button Lock] to a function button, you can disable the cursor buttons, the 
[MENU/SET] button, and the control dial. (P85)
Press [DISP.] to...

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•Screen will switch as follows:
¢ 1 If no operation is performed, part of the information on the screen will gradually become 
darker after approximately 10 seconds has passed, and will no longer be displayed after 
approximately 1 minute has passed. Pressing the [DISP.] button or touching the monitor will 
make the display reappear. This operation is to prevent screen burn-in and is not a 
malfunction.
¢ 2 This is displayed if [Highlight] (P103) in the [Custom] menu is set...

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∫Using the eye sensor to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder
Automatic viewfinder/monitor switching enables the eye 
sensor to switch the display to the viewfinder automatically 
when you bring your eye or an object near it.
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When the viewfinder surface becomes dirty, remove the eyecup, 
blow away the dust with a blower (commercially available), and 
wipe the surface lightly with a dry, soft cloth.
Touch panel of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with...

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Optical Image Stabilizer
The camera detects jitter during recording and automatically corrects it, so you can record 
images with reduced jitter.
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When using an interchangeable lens with O.I.S. switch (such as H-HS12035), stabilizer function is 
activated if the O.I.S. switch of the lens is set to [ON]. ([ ] is set at the time of purchase)
∫Setting the Stabilizer in the [Rec] menu1Select the menu. (P28)
2Press  3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
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Exit the...

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Setting menu items
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the 
menu item and press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4 of the cursor button to select the 
setting and press [MENU/SET].
•Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear 
or it may be displayed in a different way.
∫ Close the menu
Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.
∫ Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu.
1Press  2.
2Press 3/4 to select [ ] or...

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Configuring basic settings of this unit (Setup Menu)
The [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.
Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera. (P104)
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary 
data in advance.
Select the menu. (P28)
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Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
The...

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Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function 
(Intelligent Auto 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.
The camera detects scenes automatically (Scene Detection) ( : When taking  
pictures,  : When recording motion pictures)
1Set the mode dial to  [¦].
•The camera will switch to either the most recently used 
of...