Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf6 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Changing the Lens
By changing the lens, you will increase your picture taking-options and further your 
enjoyment of the camera. Change the lens using the following procedure.
•
Check that the camera is turned off.
•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to  P326 when dirt or dust gets on 
the lens.
Align the lens fitting marks A and then rotate the lens in the direction of 
the arrow until it clicks.
•Do not press the lens release button  B when you attach a lens.
•Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an angle to the camera body as the lens mount 
may get scratched.
•Be sure to remove the lens cap when recording.
•Do not insert your fingers into the mount when the lens and body cap 
are removed from the camera body.
•To prevent dust or debris from adhering to internal parts of the 
camera body, fit the body cap or a lens to the mount on the camera 
body.
•To prevent scratching of the contact points, fit the lens rear cap to the 
lens when it is unattached or fit the lens to the camera body.
•It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector 
(optional) to protect the lens surface when carrying.  (P290)
Attaching the lens
Preparations: Remove the lens  rear cap from the lens.
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If the body cap is fitted to the camera, remove it. 
						

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While pressing on the lens release button B, 
rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops 
and then remove.
Detaching the lens
Preparations: Attach the lens cap.
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When using the interchangeable lens 
(H-PS14042), change the lens only after 
turning this unit off and checking that the lens 
barrel has retracted. (Do not push in the lens 
barrel with your fingers. Doing so may 
damage the lens.)
A When retracting the lens barrel
To enable/disable the shutter release without lens.
[MENU] >[Custom] >
[Shoot w/o Lens]
[ON]: Shutter will operate regardless of the lens on the unit.
[OFF]: You cannot press the shutter button when a lens is not attached to the 
camera body or is not attached correctly.
•
When using a Leica lens mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R: optional), set it to [ON].
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When recording into strong backlight, irregular reflection may occur within the lens. The 
lens hood reduces the inclusion of unwanted light in the recorded images and lowers the 
drop in contrast. The lens hood cuts off exce ss lighting and improves the picture quality.
•
The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) does not have a lens hood.
To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens 
(H-FS1442A)
Hold the lens hood by placing your fingers as 
shown in the figure.
•
Do not hold the lens hood in such a way that it will be 
bent.
1Align the fitting mark  A on the short side of the lens hood with the mark on the 
tip of the lens.
2Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it clicks, and align the stop 
mark  B on the long side of the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens.
To attach the lens hood that came with the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150)
1Align the fitting mark  C on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens.
2Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it stops, and align the stop 
mark  D on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens.
Attaching the Lens Hood
•
When carrying, the lens hood can be temporarily attached in the 
reverse direction. 
						

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from 
dropping.
1Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder 
strap eyelet on the camera body.
A: Shoulder strap eyelet
•
If the shoulder strap does not easily pass through the 
shoulder strap eyelet, slightly bend the hard portion at 
the tip of the strap before passing it through the eyelet.
2Pass the end of the shoulder strap through 
the ring in the direction of the arrow and then 
pass it through the stopper.
3Pass the end of the shoulder strap through 
the hole on the other side of the stopper.
4Pull the other side of the shoulder 
strap and then check that it will 
not come out.
•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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Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
•
Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine product are made available for purchase in some markets. Some of 
these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet 
the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that 
these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are 
not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit 
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a 
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Charging
1Attach the battery paying 
attention to the direction of 
the battery.
2Connect the charger to the 
electrical outlet.
•The [CHARGE] indicator A lights 
up and charging begins.
plug-in type inlet type 
						

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∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any 
problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after 
charging is completed.)
•
When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again 
in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC and 30 oC (50  oF and 86  oF).
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
∫ Charging time
•
The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. 
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging 
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a 
long time may be longer than normal.
∫ Battery indication
•
The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status 
indicator also blinks) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug. 
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the 
resulting heat generated.
•The battery can be recharged  even when it still has some charge left, but it is not 
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully 
charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
Charging time Approx. 190 min 
						

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∫Recording still pictures (By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
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CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4  oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when monitor is on.•When using a Panasonic SDHC Memory Card.
•Using the supplied battery.•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
(When attaching an interchangeable lens compatib le with the Optical Image Stabilizer function, 
set the Optical Image Stabilizer to [ ])
•Recording once every 30 seconds  using full flash every second recording.•When an interchangeable lens compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom) is 
attached, the zoom moves from Tele to Wide or from Wide to Tele on each recording.
•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery 
decreases.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. 
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures 
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the 
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number 
of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 165 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 340 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 170 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 340 pictures
Recording timeApprox. 170 min 
						

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∫Recording motion pictures
–[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/60i])
–[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/30p])
•These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 o F) and a humidity of 50%RH. 
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as 
turning this unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or 
up to 4 GB. (For [FHD/30p] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will 
drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)
When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used
Recordable time Approx. 130 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 140 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 70 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 140 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 70 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 130 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 140 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 70 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 140 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 70 min 
						

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∫Playback
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The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable 
pictures is reduced.
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
–Using the [AUTO] of [Monitor Luminance] or [MODE1] of [Monitor Luminance].–When [Live View Mode] is set to [NORMAL].–When flash is used repeatedly.
•When the operating time of the camera become s extremely short even after properly charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used
Playback time Approx. 190 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used
Playback timeApprox. 200 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is used
Playback timeApprox. 200 min 
						

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/
the Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.
•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
1Slide the release lever in the 
direction of the arrow and open 
the card/battery door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic 
batteries.
•If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
2Battery: 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.
Card: Push it securely all the way 
until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in 
which you insert it. 
To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card 
out upright.
B : Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
31: Close the card/battery door.
2: Slide the release lever in the 
direction of the arrow.