Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf6 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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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 available 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.
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.
3Touch [Set].
•The Creative Control Mode for the selected image effect is set.
•[ ] 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  P108.
Recording with Camera-Recommended Effects
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You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
•The settings screen can also be displayed from the 
recording screen by pressing cursor button  3.
3Drag the slide bar to set.
•Setting can also be performed by rotating the control dial.
4Record pictures or motion pictures.
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Defocus Control operation can be ended by touching [ ].•Defocus Control operation can also be ended by pressing cursor button  3.
•It is also possible to record a picture by touching [ ].
Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control)
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•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)
•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.
Not available in these cases:
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Depending on the lens used, Defocus Control function may not operate.
Refer to the website for compatible lenses.
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Recording Mode: 
This mode enables you to change the brightness and color tone to your preferred settings 
from the ones set by the camera in Intelligent Auto Mode.
1Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto 
Mode.
2To u c h  [ i A M O D E ] .
3Select [ ] and then touch [Set].
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
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The settings screen can also be displayed from the 
recording screen by pressing cursor button  3.
Each press of the cursor button  3 switches among 
brightness setting, Defocus Control  (P82) 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 control dial.
•Touch [ ] again to return to the recording screen.
Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone (Intelligent 
Auto Plus Mode)
It is also possible to display 
the selection screen by 
touching the Recording Mode 
icon in Recording Mode.
Setting brightness
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1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
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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 control dial.
•Touch [ ] again to return to the recording screen. You 
can also return to the recording screen by pressing the 
cursor button 1.
•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.
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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.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Press the shutter button halfway and display 
the aperture value and shutter speed value 
on the screen.
•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-FS1442A) is attached].
–When the aperture value is set to F4.0 [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS45150) is 
attached].
3While the values are displayed (about 10 seconds), perform the 
Program Shift by rotating the control dial.
•During display of the numerical values, each press of the cursor button  3 switches 
between Program Shift and Exposure Compensation.  (P138)
•Rotate the control dial to display the [Expo.Meter] B. (P87)
•The Program Shift indication A appears on the screen.•To cancel Program Shift, turn the camera off or rotate the control dial until the Program 
Shift indication disappears.
Program Shift is easily canceled by setting [Fn Button Set] on the [Custom] menu to 
[One Push AE].  (P94)
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Displaying/not displaying the exposure meter
[MENU] >[Custom] >[Expo.Meter] >[ON]/[OFF]
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Set to [ON] to display the [Expo.Meter] when correcting 
exposure, performing Program Shift, setting aperture, and 
setting shutter speed.
•Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red.•When [Expo.Meter] is not displayed, switch the display information for screen by pressing 
[DISP.].  (P62)
•The [Expo.Meter] disappears after approximately 4 seconds if no operation is performed.
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In Program AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without 
changing the exposure. This is called Program Shift.
You can make the background more blurred by  decreasing the aperture value or record a 
moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in 
Program AE Mode.
∫ Example of Program Shift
[When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used]
(A): Aperture value
(B): Shutter speed
1 Program Shift amount
2 Program Shift line chart
3 Program Shift limit
•
EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value].
The EV changes with the aperture value or the 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.
•Program Shift is canceled and the camera returns to normal Program AE Mode if more than 
10 seconds pass after Program Shift is activated. However, the Program Shift setting is 
memorized.
Not available in these cases:
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Program Shift will only allow adjustments to be made when there is an adequate amount of 
light.
•Program Shift is available in all [Sensitivity] settings except [ ].
Program Shift
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Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed
Recording Mode: 
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set 
the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Rotate the control dial to set the aperture 
value.
AAperture value
B Exposure meter
•Each press of the cursor button  3 switches between Aperture Setting and Exposure 
Compensation.
•The effects of the set aperture value will not be visible on the recording screen. To 
check on the recording screen, please use [Preview].  (P93)
•The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the 
playback screen.
•Rotate the control dial to display the [Expo.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 using a lens having an aperture ring, set the position of the aperture ring to [A] to activate 
the control dial setting. At positions other than [A], the ring setting will take priority.
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
Aperture value:
ReducesAperture value:
Increases
It becomes easier to 
defocus the 
background.It becomes easier to 
maintain focus as far 
as the background.
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When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter 
speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Rotate the control dial to set the shutter 
speed.
AShutter speed
B Exposure meter
•Each press of the cursor button  3 switches between Shutter Speed Setting and 
Exposure Compensation.
•The effects of the set shutter speed will not  be visible on the recording screen. To check 
on the recording screen, please use [Preview].  (P93)
•The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the 
playback screen.
•Rotate the control dial to display the [Expo.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.
•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.
•The [Sensitivity] is automatically set to [AUTO] when you switch the Recording Mode to 
Shutter-Priority AE Mode while the [Sensitivity] is set to [ ] (Intelligent).
Not available in these cases:
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When the flash is activated, the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/160th of a 
second.  (P132)
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
Shutter speed:
SlowShutter speed:
Fast
It becomes easier to 
express movement.It becomes easier to 
freeze movement.
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