Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Gh4 Owners Manual

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Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings 
(Program AE 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.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Press the shutter button halfway and display 
the aperture value and shutter speed value 
on the screen.
AAperture value
B Shutter speed
•If the exposure is not adequate when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the aperture 
value and shutter speed turn red and blink.
In Program AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without 
changing the exposure. This is called Program Shift.
1Press the shutter button halfway and display the aperture value and shutter 
speed value on the screen.
2While the values are displayed (about 10 seconds), 
perform Program Shift by rotating the rear dial or 
front dial.
C Program Shift indication
•To cancel Program Shift, turn off this unit or rotate the front/
rear dial until the Program Shift indication disappears.
Recording Mode: 
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Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed
•The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible on the recording 
screen. To check on the recording screen, please use [Preview]. (P53)
•Rotate the front/rear dial  to display the Exposure Meter. Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red.•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink 
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically optimizes the shutter speed 
for the brightness of the subject.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Set the aperture value by rotating the rear 
dial or the front dial.
AAperture value
When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically optimizes the aperture value 
for the brightness of the subject.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Set the shutter speed by rotating the rear dial 
or the front dial.
BShutter speed
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate 
the exposure.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed, 
and rotate the front dial to set the aperture 
value.
AAperture value
B Shutter speed
C Manual Exposure Assistance
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Shutter-Priority AE Mode
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Optimizing the ISO sensitivity for the shutter speed and aperture value
When the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO], the camera sets the ISO sensitivity automatically so 
that the exposure will be appropriate for the shutter speed and aperturer value.
Manual Exposure Assistance
∫ About [B] (Bulb)
If you set the shutter speed to [B], the shutter stays open while the shutter button is 
pressed fully (up to about 60 minutes).
The shutter closes if you release the shutter button.
Use this when you want to keep the shutter open for a long time to take pictures of 
fireworks, a night scene etc.
•
If you set the shutter speed to [B], [B] is displayed on the screen.•The Manual Exposure Assistance does not appear.•This cannot be used when [Electronic Shutter] is set to [ON].•It can only be used with Manual Exposure Mode.
1Set a function button to [Preview]. (P85)
•The following step is an example in which [Preview] is assigned to [Fn4].
2Switch to confirmation screen by pressing [Fn4].
•Screen is switched every time [Fn4] is pressed. The exposure is adequate.
Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.
Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.
Checking/not checking the effects of aperture and shutter speed on the 
recording screen
> [Custom]  > [Constant Preview]  > [ON]/[OFF]
•
Close the flash.
•It can only be used with Manual Exposure Mode.
Confirm the Effects of Aperture and Shutter Speed (Preview Mode)
Applicable modes: 
Normal recording screen Aperture effect preview 
screen
Aperture effect: ±
Shutter speed effect: — Shutter speed effect 
preview screen
Aperture effect:  ±
Shutter speed effect: ±
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Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the background.
1Press [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial or the front dial to 
compensate the exposure.
•When not adjusting the setting, select [n0]
3Press [ ] to set.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.
Selecting the Method for Measuring Brightness 
([Metering Mode])
Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. Applicable modes: 
Applicable modes: 
> [Rec] > [Metering Mode]
[]
(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 
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Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the 
contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure.
1Align the screen with the subject.
2Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus 
or exposure.
•If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.
•Only the exposure is locked in the default setting.
3While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the 
camera as you compose the picture and then 
press shutter button fully.
AAE Lock indication
•When [AE LOCK] is set, after pressing the shutter button halfway to focus, press the 
shutter button fully.
Setting the functions of [AF/AE LOCK]
Maintaining/not maintaining the lock when [AF/AE LOCK]  is released
Applicable modes: 
> [Custom]  > [AF/AE Lock]
[AE LOCK] Only the exposure is locked.•When the exposure is set, [AEL], the aperture value, and the shutter speed 
are displayed.
[AF LOCK]Only the focus is locked.•When the subject is focused, [AFL], the focus indication, the aperture value, 
and the shutter speed are displayed.
[AF/AE LOCK]
Both focus and exposure are locked.•[AFL], [AEL], the focus indication, aperture value and shutter speed are 
displayed when the focus and the exposure are optimized.
[AF-ON]
Auto Focus is performed.
>[Custom]  > [AF/AE Lock Hold]  > [ON]/[OFF]
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Disabling Operational Sounds and the Output of 
Light at once 
([Silent Mode])
This function is useful for recording images in a quiet environment, public facility, etc. or 
recording images of subjects such as babies or animals.
Select the menu. (P28)
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
•
Operational sounds are muted, and the flash and the AF Assist lamp are forced off.
The following settings are fixed.
–[Electronic Shutter]: [ON]–[Flash Mode]: [Œ] (forced flash off)–[AF Assist Lamp]: [OFF]–[Beep Volume]: [s ] (OFF )–[E-Shutter Vol]: [ ] (OFF )–[Speaker Volume]: 0
•Even when [ON] is set, the following functions light up/flash.–Status indicator–Self-timer indicator–Wi-Fi connection lamp•Sounds that are produced by the camera regardless of your operations, such as the lens 
aperture sound, cannot be muted.
•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.
Taking Pictures with No Shutter Sound 
([Electronic Shutter])
The shutter sound can be turned off for recording in a quiet environment. The mechanical 
shutter is disabled, making it easier to take pictures with minimized blur.
We recommended making a trial recording in advance because distorted subjects and 
horizontal stripes may be recorded depending on the recording conditions.
Select the menu. (P28)
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
•
Flash is fixed to [Œ] (forced flash off).•Under fluorescent or LED lighting, etc., horizontal stripes may appear on recorded pictures. In 
such cases, lowering the shutter speed may reduce the effect of the horizontal stripes.
•If a subject is moving, the subject may appear distorted on the picture taken.
Applicable modes: 
>[Custom]  > [Silent Mode]
Applicable modes:  >[Rec] > [Electronic Shutter]
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Taking pictures by using the flash
Taking a picture using the flash becomes possible by opening 
the built-in flash.
ATo open the flash
Turn the camera on, and press the flash open button.
BTo close the flash
Push the top part of the built-in flash from directly above.
•
Forcibly closing the flash can damage the camera.
•Make sure to close the built-in flash when it is not in use.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ] while the flash is closed.
•Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.
•In the following cases, the flash is fixed to [ Œ] (forced flash off).
–When recording motion pictures–When [Electronic Shutter] is set to [ON]–When [HDR] is set to [ON]–When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]
Set the built-in flash to match the recording.1Select the menu. (P28)
2Press  3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Applicable modes: 
Changing Flash Mode
Applicable modes: 
>[Rec] > [Flash] >  [Flash Mode]
‰([Forced Flash On])
([Forced On/Red-Eye])
The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording 
conditions.
•Use this when your subject is back-lit or under 
fluorescent light.
([Slow Sync.])
([Slow Sync./Red-Eye])
When taking pictures against a dark background landscape, 
this feature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is 
activated. Dark background landscape will appear brighter.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a 
dark background.
•Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a 
tripod can enhance your photos.
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Recording Motion Picture
This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or 
motion pictures recorded in MP4, MOV.
The functions available when recording motion pictures differ according to the lens you are 
using, and the operational sound of the lens may be recorded.
1Start recording by pressing the motion 
picture button.
A Elapsed recording time
B  Available recording time
•Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is 
possible.
•The recording state indicator (red)  C will flash while 
recording motion pictures.
•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.
•Release the motion picture button right after you press it.
2Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
•Still picture recording is also possible during the motion picture recording by fully 
pressing the shutter button.
•When the motion picture size is set to [FHD], [HD] or [VGA] in [MP4], you can continuously 
record a motion picture up to 29 minutes 59 seconds or until the file size reaches 4 GB. You 
can check the recordable time on the screen.
–Since the file size becomes larger with [FHD], recording with [FHD] will stop before 29 
minutes 59 seconds.
•You can continuously record a motion picture with its size set to [4K] in [MP4] without a pause  
even if the motion picture exceeds 4 GB. However, the recorded content has to be played back 
as multiple files.
•Though a [MP4 (LPCM)]/[MOV] motion picture can be recorded continuously without a pause 
even when its file size exceeds 4 GB, the recorded content is played back with multiple files.
Applicable modes: 
About the operation sound that is produced when you stop recording
Since motion picture recording stops only after you press the motion picture button, the 
sound of the operation may be noticeable. If the sound bothers you, try the following: –
Divide the last part of the motion picture using [Video Divide] (P72) in the [Playback] 
menu. 
The motion picture may not be divided near the very end of it. To avoid this, record 
approximately 3 seconds longer.
–Set the camera to Creative Video Mode, and use a shutter remote control (optional) to 
record motion pictures.
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You can create finely-detailed motion pictures in 4K by recording motion pictures with their 
size set to [4K] or [C4K] in [Rec Quality].
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You can record motion pictures in 4K only in Creative Video Mode.•The angle of view of motion pictures in 4K is narrower than those of motion pictures in other sizes.•When recording motion pictures in 4K, use a card rated as UHS Speed Class 3. (P15)
To record motion pictures in 4K:
1Set the mode dial to [ ]. (P22)
2 Set [Rec Format] in the [Motion Picture] menu to [MP4], [MP4 (LPCM)] or [MOV].
3
Set the motion picture size to [4K] or [C4K] in [Rec Quality] in the [Motion Picture] menu.
1Select the menu. (P28)
2Press  3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•When [MP4 (LPCM)] or [MOV] is selected, confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Yes] to execute.
3Press  3/4  to select [Rec Quality] and then press [MENU/SET].
4Press  3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].•Available items differ depending on [Rec Format] and [System Frequency] (P67).•Exit the menu after it is set.
Recording motion pictures in 4K
Applicable modes: 
Setting the format, size and recording frame rate
Applicable modes: 
>[Motion Picture]  > [Rec Format]
[AVCHD] This data format is suitable for when playing back on a high-definition 
TV, etc.
[MP4]
The MP4 data format is suitable for playback on a PC, etc.
[MP4 (LPCM)] The MP4 data format for image editing.
[MOV]Data format for image editing.
∫Indication of the iconA Size
B ALL-lntra
C Bit rate
D Recording frame rate (Sensor output)
•“ALL-Intra” refers to a data compression method 
in which each frame is compressed. The file size 
of motion pictures recorded in this method becomes larger, but this method can prevent the 
loss of image quality because editing does not require re-encoding.
•What is bit rateThis is the volume of data f or a definite period of t ime, and t he qualit y becomes higher 
when the number gets bigger.
•Depending on the [Rec Format] and [Rec Quality] of a motion picture, the speed 
class rating required for the card differs. Use a card that meets the rating. For details, 
refer to 
“About the motion picture recording and speed class” on P15.
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When [AVCHD] is selected(± : Available, —: Not available)
¢ 1 AVCHD Progressive
¢ 2 Frames/second
When [MP4] is selected(± : Available, —: Not available)
¢ 3 These can be set only in Creative Video Mode.
¢ 4 Frames/second
¢ 5 If you use the HDMI output during recording, these items are not available.
•When the motion picture size is set to [FHD], [HD] or [VGA] in [MP4], you can continuously 
record a motion picture up to 29 minutes 59 seconds or until the file size reaches 4 GB. You 
can check the recordable time on the screen.
–Since the file size becomes larger with [FHD], recording with [FHD] will stop before 29 
minutes 59 seconds.
•You can continuously record a motion picture with its size set to [4K] in [MP4] without a pause  
even if the motion picture exceeds 4 GB. However, the recorded content has to be played back 
as multiple files.
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System frequency
SizeRecording 
frame rateSensor 
output¢2Bit rate59.94Hz (NTSC)50.00Hz
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[FHD/28M/60p]¢1± —— 1920k1080 59.94p 59.94 28 Mbps
[FHD/28M/50p]¢1— ±—1920k1080 50.00p 50.00 28 Mbps
[FHD/17M/60i] ±—— 1920k1080 59.94i 59.94 17 Mbps
[FHD/17M/50i] — ±—1920k1080 50.00i 50.00 17 Mbps
[FHD/24M/30p] ±—— 1920k1080 59.94i 29.97 24 Mbps
[FHD/24M/25p] — ±—1920k1080 50.00i 25.00 24 Mbps
[FHD/24M/24p] ±—— 1920k1080 23.98p 23.98 24 Mbps
Item
System frequency
SizeRecording 
frame rateSensor 
output¢4Bit rate59.94Hz
(NTSC)50.00Hz
(PAL)
24.00Hz
(CINEMA)
[4K/100M/30p]¢3± —— 3840k2160 29.97p 29.97100 Mbps
[4K/100M/25p]¢3— ±—3840k2160 25.00p 25.00100 Mbps
[FHD/28M/60p] ±—— 1920k1080 59.94p 59.94 28 Mbps
[FHD/28M/50p] — ±—1920k1080 50.00p 50.00 28 Mbps
[FHD/20M/30p] ±—— 1920k1080 29.97p 29.97 20 Mbps
[FHD/20M/25p] — ±—1920k1080 25.00p 25.00 20 Mbps
[HD/10M/30p] ±—— 1280k720 29.97p 29.97 10 Mbps
[HD/10M/25p] — ±—1280k720 25.00p 25.00 10 Mbps
[VGA/4M/30p]¢ 5± —— 640k480 29.97p 29.97 4 Mbps
[VGA/4M/25p]¢ 5— ±—640k480 25.00p 25.00 4 Mbps
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