Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh1K Operating Instructions

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NoteIt will be a normal motion picture recording when recording a motion picture. Use the 
Creative Motion Picture Mode when you would like to record by setting the aperture or 
shutter speed. (P108)
 How the Exposure Compensation is switched can be changed by [EXPO. SETTINGS] (P129) 
in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu.
 The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the 
pictures on the playback screen.
 Set the aperture value to a higher number when the  subject is too bright in Aperture-priority AE 
Mode. Set the aperture value to a lower number when the subject is too dim.
 When you use a lens with an aperture ring, the setting for the front dial becomes effective if you 
rotate the aperture ring to the [A] position and the aperture ring setting takes priority if you 
rotate the aperture ring to a position other than [A] in Aperture-priority AE Mode.
 The aperture value and the shutter speed displayed on the screen turn red and blink when the 
exposure is not adequate.
 We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.
 When the flash is activated, the shutter speed cannot be set to faster than 1/160th of a second 
in Shutter-priority AE Mode. (P68)
 If you press the shutter button fully when the shutter speed is slow, the shutter speed on the 
screen counts down in Shutter-priority AE Mode.
 [ ] and [ ] cannot be set for Shutter-priority AE Mode.
 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).
[REC] mode: ²
Taking picture by setting the exposure manually
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
Set the mode dial to [²].
Rotate the front dial to set the aperture 
and shutter speed.
 It will switch between aperture setting operation and 
shutter speed setting operation every time the front 
dial is pressed.
 You can also set the focus manually by rotating the 
focus mode dial to [MF]. (P80)
Press the shutter button halfway.
The manual exposure assistance A appears on the 
lower portion of the screen to indicate the exposure.
 Set the aperture value and the shutter speed again 
when the exposure is not adequate.
Take the picture.A
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∫Manual Exposure Assistance
The manual exposure assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures 
on the playback screen.
∫ 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 4 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. 
 When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], use a sufficiently charged battery. 
(P22)
 We recommend using a tripod or the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) when you take 
pictures with the shutter speed set to [B]. Refer to P161 for information about the remote 
shutter.
 When you take pictures with the shutter speed set to [B], noise may become visible. To avoid 
picture noise, we recommend setting [LONG SHTR NR] in the [REC] mode menu to [ON] 
before taking pictures. (P123)
 The manual exposure assistance does not appear.
NoteIt will be a normal motion picture recording when recording a motion picture. Use the 
Creative Motion Picture Mode when you would like to record by setting the aperture or 
shutter speed. (P108)
 It is possible to change the switching method of aperture and shutter speed settings with the 
[EXPO. SETTINGS] (P129) in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu.
 The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder ma y differ from the brightness of the actual 
pictures. Check the pictures using the playback screen.
 If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink 
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
 [‡ ],  [ ], [ ] and [ ] for flash cannot be set.
 The [SENSITIVITY] is automatically set to [ISO100] when you switch the recording mode to 
Manual exposure while the [SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO] or [ ] (Intelligent).
 If you press the shutter button fully when the shutter speed is slow, the shutter speed on the 
screen counts down.
 When you use a lens with an aperture ring, the aperture ring setting takes priority.
The exposure is adequate.
Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.
Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.
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[REC] mode: 
Confirm the effects of aperture and shutter speed 
(Preview Mode)
You can check the depth of field (effective focus range) before taking a picture by closing 
the leaf shutter to the aperture value you set.
Press [ ] A (preview button).
Preview screen is displayed. It will return to 
previous screen when [ ] is pressed.
∫ Depth of field properties
¢1 Recording conditions
¢ 2 Example: When you want to take a picture with a blurred background etc.
¢ 3 Example: When you want to take a picture with everything in focus including the background 
etc.
Movement can be confirmed by displaying the actual picture that will be taken with that 
shutter speed.
When the shutter speed is set for high speed, display in the shutter speed preview will be 
displayed like a time-release film. It is used in cases such as stopping the movement of 
running water.
Press [DISPLAY] while displaying the preview screen.
Shutter speed preview screen is 
displayed. It will return to previous 
screen by pressing [DISPLAY] 
again.
NoteOperation method of [ ] can be changed with [PREVIEW HOLD] of [CUSTOM MENU] menu  
(P127).
 It is possible to record  while in Preview Mode.
 Range for shutter speed effect check is 8 seconds to 1/1000th of a second.
Confirm the effects of aperture
¢ 1
Aperture valueSmallLarge
Focus length of the lensTe l eWide
Distance to the subjectNearDistant
Depth of field (effective focus range)  Shallow (Narrow)¢ 2 Deep (Wide)¢3
Confirm the effects of shutter speed
DISPLAY
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[REC] mode: 
Taking expressive portraits and landscape 
pictures 
(Advanced Scene Mode)
You can take high-quality pictures of such subjects as people, scenery, sporting events 
and activities, flowers and people in night scenes in accordance with the surrounding 
conditions.
Set the mode dial.
Press 2/1 to select the Advanced Scene Mode.
You can also use the front dial to select.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the 
selected Advanced Scene Mode.
∫ About the information   If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting an Advanced Scene Mode in 
step 2, explanations about each Advanced Scene Mode are 
displayed. (If you press [DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the 
screen shown in step 
2.)
Note To change the Advanced Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET], and return to above step 2 by 
pressing  1, while selecting the Advanced Scene Mode menu [ ] by pressing  3/4 /2/ 1.
 The Advanced Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Advanced Scene 
Mode is changed and then used.
 When you take a picture with a Advanced Scene Mode that is not adequate for the purpose, 
the hue of the picture may differ from the actual scene.
 The following items cannot be set in Advanced Scene Mode because the camera automatically 
adjusts them to the optimal setting.
– [SENSITIVITY]/Items other than [STANDARD] and [STANDARD] ( ) in Film Mode/
[METERING MODE]/[FLASH SYNCHRO]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[ISO LIMIT SET]
∫ About the aperture value and the shutter speed when you select a creative settingYou can change the aperture value and the shutter speed if you select 
a creative setting in Advanced Scene Mode. If you cannot get an 
adequate exposure when you rotate the front dial, the aperture value 
and the shutter speed or the selection cursor will turn red.
 You can also press  2/1  to set.
 It will switch between aperture setting or shutter speed setting 
operation and Exposure Compensation operation when the front dial is 
pressed.
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The person stands out from the background and has a healthier complexion.
∫ Technique for Portrait mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom ring as far as possible to Tele.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
 During motion picture recording, settings for [PORTRAIT] are used.
 In [INDOOR PORTRAIT], the Intelligent ISO sensitivity control operates, and the maximum ISO 
sensitivity level becomes [ISO400].
 The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.
 [PORTRAIT]
[NORMAL PORTRAIT]
Shades the background and photographs skin color beautifully.
[SOFT SKIN]
Makes the skin surface appear especially smooth.
 When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, if a part of the background is a colored similar to the color 
of the person’s skin, it also may show some smoothing.
 When [SOFT SKIN] is selected, this mode may not be effective when there is insufficient 
brightness.
[OUTDOOR PORTRAIT]
Prevents faces from appearing dark when taking photographs outside.
[INDOOR PORTRAIT]
Sets the ISO sensitivity setting to the appropriate setting to prevent blurring of photo 
subject for indoor photography.
[CREATIVE PORTRAIT]
You can change the amount of background blurring by changing the aperture value (P90).
 [SCENERY]
[NORMAL SCENERY]
The focus adjusts onto far away subjects as a priority.
[NATURE]
The best setting for photographing natural scenery.
[ARCHITECTURE]
This setting takes sharp photographs of architecture. The guide lines are displayed. (P63)
[CREATIVE SCENERY]
The shutter speed (P90) can be changed in the [NORMAL SCENERY] setting.
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NoteDuring motion picture recording, settings for [SCENERY] are used.
 The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].
Set here when you want to take pictures of  sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
Note
 During motion picture recording, settings for [SPORTS] are used.
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures  of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of 
flowers.
(The distance from the subject when you take close-up pictures differs depending on the 
lens you are using.)
 [SPORTS]
[NORMAL SPORTS]
Controls the ISO sensitivity while stopping movement with a high shutter speed.
[OUTDOOR SPORTS]
Fast shutter speed for stopping movement when taking photographs outdoors in good 
weather.
[INDOOR SPORTS]
Increases the ISO sensitivity and increases  the shutter speed to prevent blurring for 
indoor photography.
Where higher ISO setting is used, the photo may show slightly more noise. This is 
normal, this is not a malfunction.
[CREATIVE SPORTS]
The shutter speed (P90) can be changed in the [NORMAL SPORTS] setting.
 [CLOSE-UP]
[FLOWER]
Flowers outdoors are recorded with natural co lors in macro settings. The guide lines 
are displayed. (P63)
[FOOD]
You can take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient 
light in restaurants etc.
[OBJECTS]
You can take clear and vivid pictures of accessories or small objects in a collection.
[CREATIVE CLOSE-UP]
You can change the degree of blurring of the background by changing the aperture 
value in the macro settings. (P90)
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NoteDuring motion picture recording, the motion picture will reflect the settings for each 
mode with [FLOWER], [FOOD] and [OBJECTS]. [CREATIVE CLOSE-UP] is suitable for 
near distance motion picture recording.
 We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
 We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] when you take pictures at close range.
 Refer to 
“About the focus distance reference mark” on P81 for the focus range.
 When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed. 
Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the 
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.
 Close-up mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera, so it takes longer to focus on the 
further subjects.
 When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may 
decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
 If the lens becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, the lens may not be able to focus on the 
subject correctly.
This allows you to take pictures of a  person and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫ Technique for Night portrait mode
Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for 
taking pictures.
 When [NIGHT PORTRAIT] is selected, keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the 
picture.
NoteDuring motion picture recording, low light settings are used, which will provide better 
pictures in dimly lit rooms or at nightfall.
 Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
 The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is 
not a malfunction.
 [NIGHT PORTRAIT]
[NIGHT PORTRAIT]
Uses when taking photographs of people with night scenery as a background.
 Open the flash.
(You can set to [ ].)
 The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
[NIGHT SCENERY]
Night scenery is vividly photographed with a slow shutter.
 The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].
[ILLUMINATIONS]
Illuminations are photographed beautifully.
 The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].
[CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY]
The aperture value (P90) can be changed in the [NIGHT SCENERY] setting.
 The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].
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[REC] mode: ¿
Taking pictures that match the scene being 
recorded
 ( : Scene Mode)
When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera 
sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.
Set the mode dial to  [ ].
Press 2/1 to select the Scene Mode.
You can also use the front dial to select.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
The menu screen is switched to the recording screen in the 
selected Scene Mode.
∫ About the information   If you press [DISPLAY] when selecting a Scene Mode in step 2, 
explanations about each Scene Mode are displayed. (If you press 
[DISPLAY] again, the screen returns to the Scene Mode menu.)
Note To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET], and return to above step 2 by pressing  1, 
while selecting the Scene Mode menu [ ] by pressing  3/4 /2/ 1.
 The Scene Mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed 
and then used.
 When you take a picture with a Scene Mode that is not adequate for the purpose, the hue of the 
picture may differ from the actual scene.
 The following items cannot be set in Scene Mode because the camera automatically adjusts 
them to the optimal setting.
– [SENSITIVITY]/Items other than [STANDARD] and [STANDARD] ( ) in Film Mode/
[METERING MODE]/[FLASH SYNCHRO]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[ISO LIMIT SET]
Select this when you want to take pictures of  a sunset view. This allows you to take vivid 
pictures of the red color of the sun.
Note
During motion picture recording, settings for [SUNSET] are used.
 The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].
ï [SUNSET]
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Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc. 
This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life 
brightness.
∫ Technique for Party mode
Open the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].)
 We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
NoteDuring motion picture recording, settings for [PARTY] are used.
 The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy co mplexion. When you use the flash, the light 
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can 
select to have these appear at the time  of playback, or have them stamped on the 
recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P136).
∫ Birthday/Name setting
1Press  3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press  1.2Press  3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].3Enter the birthday or name.
When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or  [NAME] is automatically set to [ON].
 If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen 
appears automatically.
4Press [MENU/SET] to finish.You can also use the front dial to set.
∫ To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]
Select the [OFF] setting in step 2 of the “Birthday/Name setting” procedure.
Note
 During motion picture recording, settings for [PORTRAIT] are used.
 The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 3.1 HD Edition” bundled 
software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
 If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or 
name will not be displayed. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON].

Intelligent ISO sensitivity control is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO400]. If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the 
lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.
 If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.
 The birthday setting and name setting can be reset with [RESET].
 The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
2 [PARTY]
: [BABY1]/; [BABY2]
Birthday:  2/1 : Select the items (year/month/day).
3 /4 : Setting.
[MENU/SET]: Exit.
Name: For details on how to enter characters, read the  [TITLE EDIT] section on P135.
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Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time 
of playback, or have them stamped on the  recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P136).
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P99.
Note
It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.
 The initial setting for the  AF assist lamp is [OFF].
 Intelligent ISO sensitivity control is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes 
[ISO800].
 The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ ].
 Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other information about this mode.
[REC] mode: 
Taking pictures while adjusting color 
( : My Color Mode)
Easily confirm the subject on the LCD monito r or viewfinder (Live View) and adjust the 
color, brightness, or saturation before taking a picture.
Set the mode dial to  [ ].
Press 3/ 4 to select an item and press  2/1 to 
adjust the item.
 You can also use the front dial to set.
 Description of adjustment is displayed by pressing [DISPLAY]. (It will return to selection 
screen when it is pressed again.)
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.
 Recording screen is displayed.
í [PET]
ItemAdjustment contents
[COLOR]This will adjust the color of the 
image from red light to blue light. 
(11 steps in  n5)
[BRIGHTNESS]This will adjust the brightness of 
the image. (11 steps in  n5)
[SATURATION]
This will adjust the color intensity 
of the image from black and 
white to vivid color. 
(11 steps in  n5)
[RESET]
Return all settings to default
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