Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh3 Owners Manual

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∫About the flash
Flash mode is set to [ Œ] when the flash is closed, and [ ] (AUTO) when it is open. 
When the flash is open, the camera automatically sets [ ], [ ] (AUTO/Red-Eye 
Reduction), [ ], or [ ] to match the type of subject and brightness.
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Open the flash when the flash is to be used.  (P123)
•When [ ] or [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled.•Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].
∫Functions that work automatically and menu options which are disabled
The following functions are performed automatically to allow the camera to make the 
optimal settings. –
Scene Detection /Backlight Compensation/ Face Detection /Auto White Balance/
Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/[Red-Eye Removal]/[i.Resolution]/[i.Dynamic]/[Long Shtr 
NR]/[Shading Comp.]/[Quick AF]/ [AF Assist Lamp]
Because the camera makes the optimal sett ings automatically, the following menus are 
disabled. –
For the [Rec] menu, see “Using the [Rec] Menu” in  (P158) . For the [Motion Picture] menu, 
see “Using the [Motion Picture] Menu”  (P188) .
–[Cust.Set Mem.]/[Expo.Meter]/[AF/AE Lock]/[AF/AE Lock Hold]/[Quick AF]/[Eye Sensor AF]/
[Direct Focus Area]/[Shutter AF]/[AF Assist Lamp]/[AF+MF] ([Custom] menu)
•The Backlight Compensation–When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically 
attempt to correct it by increasing the brightne ss of the picture. In Intelligent Auto Mode, 
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You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.
1Press [Fn4].
2Set the blurriness by rotating the rear dial.
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If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording screen.
(To end the Defocus Control function, press [Fn4].)
∫ When operating the touch screen
1 Touch [ ].
2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
3 Drag the slide bar to set.
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If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording screen.
(To end the Defocus Control function, press [Fn4].)
•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.
•Depending on the lens used, Defocus Control function may not operate.
Refer to the website for compatible lenses.
•In [Miniature Effect] of Creative Control Mode, Defocus Control cannot be used.
Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control)
Strong defocus Weak defocus
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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.
Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone 
(Intelligent Auto Plus Mode)
1Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto 
Mode.
2Press 1 to select [ ] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•Press [DISP.] or touch [ ] to display the description 
of the selected mode.
•When the menu does not appear, select  the [¦ ] tab on 
the menu screen.
Setting brightness
1Press [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial to adjust brightness.
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Press [ ] again to return to the recording screen.
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1Press [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial to adjust color.
•This will adjust the color of the image from a reddish color to a 
bluish color.
•Press [ ] again to return to the recording screen.
∫Change the settings by using the touch panel
1 Touch [ ].
2 Touch the item you want to set.
[ ]: Color tone
[ ]: Defocus level
[ ]: Brightness
3Drag the slide bar to set.
•If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording screen.
(To end the Defocus Control function, press [Fn4].)
•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.
Setting color 
						

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Registering your preferred settings
(Custom Mode)
Recording Mode: 
You can register the current camera settings as custom settings. If you then record in 
Custom Mode, you can use the registered settings.
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Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially.
To allow recording using the same settings, up to 5 sets of current camera settings can be 
registered using [Cust.Set Mem.].
1Select [Cust.Set Mem.] in the [Custom] menu. (P37)
2Press 3/4 to select the custom set to register and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. 
Exit the menu after it is executed.
Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings)
Preparations: Set in advance the Recordi ng Mode you wish to save and select the 
desired menu settings on the camera.
Custom setDescription of settings
The settings are registered for   on the mode dial.
The settings are registered for   on the mode dial.
The settings are registered for   on the mode dial.
•You can register up to 3 sets of custom settings and use the 
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 You can easily call up the settings you have registered using [Cust.Set Mem.].
1Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ ].
•If you set the mode dial to [ ], the camera calls a custom setting registered to 
[ ], [ ] or [ ]. The last custom setting you used is called.
To change the custom setting
>step 
2, 3
2Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
3Press  2/1 to select the custom setting you want to use, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•Saving of the selected custom settings is displayed on the 
screen.
A Custom settings display
∫Changing the settings
Registered contents do not change when the menu setting is changed temporarily with the 
mode dial set to  ,   or  . To change the registered settings, overwrite the 
registered content using [Cust.Set Mem.] on the [Custom] menu.
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The following menu settings are not registered in the custom set since they are reflected to 
other Recording modes.
Recording using registered custom set
[Rec] menu[Setup] menu[Custom] menu
•Data registered with [Face 
Recog.]
•The [Profile Setup] setting
•All menus•[Touch Scroll]•[Menu Guide]
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Optical Image Stabilizer
Applicable modes: 
Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera 
automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
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The interchangeable lens (H-HS12035, H-VS014140) have O.I.S switch. Stabilizer function is 
activated when 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] menu
1Select [Stabilizer] in the [Rec] menu.  (P37)2Press 3/4  to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
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The [Stabilizer] feature is only available if  the lens you are using has an internal stabilizer.•Exit the menu after it is set.
∫Preventing jitter (camera shake)
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer]  (P171), a tripod, the self-timer  (P157) 
or the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1: optional)
  (P268).
•Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the 
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend 
using a tripod.
–Slow Sync.–Slow Sync./Red-Eye Reduction–[Clear Nightscape]/[Cool Night Sky]/[Warm Glowing Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/
[Glittering Illuminations]/[Clear  Night Portrait] (Scene Guide Mode)
–When you set to a slow shutter speed
A lens which supports the stabilizer function is required.
–The interchangeable lens (H-HS12035, H-VS014140) supports the stabilizer function.
ItemSettings
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([Normal])Vertical and horizontal shake are compensated for.
[]
([Panning])Camera shake is corrected for up/down movements. This mode is ideal 
for panning (a method of taking pictures which involves turning the 
camera to track the movements of a subject which continues to move 
in a fixed direction).
[OFF][Stabilizer] does not work.
(This can be selected only when using a lens without the [O.I.S.] 
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•It is recommended to disable the Optical Image Stabilizer when using a tripod. [ ] is 
displayed on the screen at that time.
•The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases. Be careful of camera jitter 
when you press the shutter button.
–When there is a lot of jitter.–When the zoom magnification is high.
–When using the Digital Zoom.–When taking pictures while following a moving subject.–When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places.
•The panning effect in [ ] is more difficult to achieve in the following cases.–In brightly lit places such as in broad daylight on a summer’s day.–When the shutter speed is faster than 1/100th of a second.
–When you move the camera too slowly because the subject is moving slowly. (The 
background will not become a blur.)
–When the camera does not keep up with the subject satisfactorily
•We recommend taking pictures with the viewfinder when panning in [ ]. 
						

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Taking Pictures with the Zoom
Applicable modes: 
∫Types of zooms and recording magnification
¢1 When a picture size of [S] (4 M), aspect ratio of [ X] is selected.
The magnification level differs depending on [Picture Size] and [Aspect Ratio] setting.
¢2 When recording quality setting [FHD/30p], [FHD/24p], [FHD/30p/ ] or [FHD/24p/ ] is selected:When [HD/30p] is selected, Extended Tele Conversion factor will change to 3.6 k.
When [VGA/30p] is selected, Extended Tele Conversion factor will change to 4.8k.
Pictures cannot be enlarged by using Extended Tele Conversion in the following conditions (1k).•When [FHD/60p], [FHD/60i], [HD/60p/ ] is set.
•When [Frame Rate] is set to [ ] or [ ].•[Toy Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
•When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer  (P157) for taking 
pictures.
•[Digital Zoom] cannot be used in the following cases:–Intelligent Auto Mode (  or  )–Scene Guide Mode
–[Toy Effect]/[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)–[Multi Exp.]
FeatureOptical ZoomExtended Tele 
Conversion (EX)Digital Zoom
Recording 
magnification Different depending on 
the lens used. When taking still 
pictures: Max. 2
k¢1
When recording motion 
pictures: 2.4 k¢2
When selecting [2 k]
When selecting [4 k]
Picture quality No deterioration No deterioration The higher the 
magnification level, the 
greater the deterioration.
Conditions None
when taking still 
pictures:
Refer to 
P120
when recording motion 
pictures:
Set [Ex. Tele Conv.] to 
[ON].
Set the [Digital Zoom] to 
[2 k] or [4 k] in the [Rec]/
[Motion Picture] menu.
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∫Optical Zoom
You can zoom-out to record landscapes etc. in wide angle (Wide) or 
zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer (Tele) by rotating 
the zoom ring.
Rotate to  T side:
Enlarges distant subject
Rotate to  W side:
Widens angle of view
Using [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the recording menu, you can take magnified pictures without 
deteriorating the picture quality.
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When using [Ex. Tele Conv.], set the picture size to [M] or [S] (picture sizes indicated with  ).
Using the Extended Tele Conversion when taking pictures
ItemDescription of settings
[ZOOM] With the operations below, you 
can manually zoom in to the 
maximum magnification of the Extended Tele Conversion.
1 Press one of the function buttons.
•Press the function button to which you have assigned 
[Zoom Control] in [Fn Button Set]  (P42).
2Press  2/1 or 3/ 4.
2/ 1: Zoom slow
3/4: Zoom fast•If you press the function button again or wait for a fixed amount of 
time to pass, the zoom operation will be terminated.
•When an interchangeable lens supporting power zoom (electrically 
operated zoom) is in use and [Step Zoom]   (P61) is set to [ON], the step 
zoom operation will be assigned to the fr ont dial, rear dial, or control dial.
[TELE CONV.]Automatically zooms in to the maximum magnification of the 
Extended Tele Conversion.
[OFF]
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T
W