Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh4 Owners Manual
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[TV Connection]
[3D Playback]:
Set the output method for 3D pictures.
[]: Set when connecting to a 3D compatible television.
[]: Set when connecting to a television not compatible with
3D.
Set this when you would like to view pictures in 2D
(conventional image) on a 3D compatible television.
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This will work when the HDMI micro cable is connected.•Refer to P344 for the method to play back 3D pictures in 3D.
[VIERA Link]:
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[TV Connection]
[3D Playback]:
Set the output method for 3D pictures.
[]: Set when connecting to a 3D compatible television.
[]: Set when connecting to a television not compatible with
3D.
Set this when you would like to view pictures in 2D
(conventional image) on a 3D compatible television.
•
This will work when the HDMI micro cable is connected.•Refer to P344 for the method to play back 3D pictures in 3D.
[VIERA Link]:
Settings that allow this unit to be...")
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•If you set a different language by mistake, select [ ~] from the menu icons to set the desired
language.
•This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be checked.
•Press [MENU/SET] on the version display screen to display information about the software on
the unit.
•The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.
•A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
The folder number should be reset before it reaches 999. We...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64917/w64_dmc-gh4_en_adv_om_d-66.png "Page 67
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•If you set a different language by mistake, select [ ~] from the menu icons to set the desired
language.
•This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be checked.
•Press [MENU/SET] on the version display screen to display information about the software on
the unit.
•The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.
•A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
The folder number should be reset before it reaches 999. We...")
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1Set the mode dial to [ ¦].
•The camera will switch to either the most recently used
of Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent
Auto Plus Mode. (P76)
2Align the screen with the subject.
•When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon
of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds,
after which its color changes to the usual red. (Automatic
scene detection)
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1Set the mode dial to [ ¦].
•The camera will switch to either the most recently used
of Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent
Auto Plus Mode. (P76)
2Align the screen with the subject.
•When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon
of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds,
after which its color changes to the usual red. (Automatic
scene detection)
∫Functions that work automatically...")
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∫ Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection , and Face Recognition
The Auto Focus Mode is automatically set to [ š]. If you touch the subject, the AF tracking
function will work. The AF tracking function will also work if you press [ ] and then press
the shutter button halfway. (About tracking AF, refer to 98 for details.)
•
When [ ], [ ], or [ ] is set, an eye closer to the camera will be in focus,
while the exposure will be optimized for the face. In Intelligent Auto Plus
Mode or...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64917/w64_dmc-gh4_en_adv_om_d-70.png "Page 71
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∫ Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection , and Face Recognition
The Auto Focus Mode is automatically set to [ š]. If you touch the subject, the AF tracking
function will work. The AF tracking function will also work if you press [ ] and then press
the shutter button halfway. (About tracking AF, refer to 98 for details.)
•
When [ ], [ ], or [ ] is set, an eye closer to the camera will be in focus,
while the exposure will be optimized for the face. In Intelligent Auto Plus
Mode or...")
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When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON] and [ ] is detected while taking handheld
night shots, pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high burst speed and composed
into a single picture.
This mode is useful if you want to take stunning night shots with minimal jitter and noise,
without using a tripod.
•
The angle of view will be slightly narrower.
•A message notifying that multiple pictures will be taken is displayed. Do not move the camera
during the continuous...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64917/w64_dmc-gh4_en_adv_om_d-71.png "Page 72
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When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON] and [ ] is detected while taking handheld
night shots, pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high burst speed and composed
into a single picture.
This mode is useful if you want to take stunning night shots with minimal jitter and noise,
without using a tripod.
•
The angle of view will be slightly narrower.
•A message notifying that multiple pictures will be taken is displayed. Do not move the camera
during the continuous...")
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When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the
background and the subject, multiple still pict ures are recorded with differing exposures
and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation.
[iHDR] works automatically as needed. When it does, [ ] is displayed on the screen.
•
The angle of view will be slightly narrower.
•A message notifying that multiple pictures will be taken is displayed. Do not move the camera
during the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64917/w64_dmc-gh4_en_adv_om_d-72.png "Page 73
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When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the
background and the subject, multiple still pict ures are recorded with differing exposures
and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation.
[iHDR] works automatically as needed. When it does, [ ] is displayed on the screen.
•
The angle of view will be slightly narrower.
•A message notifying that multiple pictures will be taken is displayed. Do not move the camera
during the...")
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You can easily set the blurriness of t he background while checking the screen.
1Press [Fn4] to display the setting screen.2Set the blurriness by rotating the rear dial.
•
If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording screen.
∫When operating the touch screen
1 Touch [ ].
2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
3 Drag the exposure meter to set the blurriness.
•
If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording
screen.
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You can easily set the blurriness of t he background while checking the screen.
1Press [Fn4] to display the setting screen.2Set the blurriness by rotating the rear dial.
•
If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording screen.
∫When operating the touch screen
1 Touch [ ].
2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
3 Drag the exposure meter to set the blurriness.
•
If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording
screen.
•Pressing [Fn4] on the blurriness setting...")
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This mode enables you to change the brightness and color tone to your preferred settings
from the ones set by the camera.
1Press [ ].2Rotate the rear dial to adjust brightness.
•Press [ ] again to return to the recording screen.
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 [ ].
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This mode enables you to change the brightness and color tone to your preferred settings
from the ones set by the camera.
1Press [ ].2Rotate the rear dial to adjust brightness.
•Press [ ] again to return to the recording screen.
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...")
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∫ Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode
1Press [MENU/SET].2Press 2.3Press 3/4 to select the [ ] or [ ] tab.
4Press 2/1 to select [ ] or [ ] and then press
[MENU/SET].
•
If [DISP.] is pressed, the description of the selected mode
will be displayed.
∫ Menus that can be set
About Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode
It is also possible to display the
selection screen by touching the
Recording Mode icon in recording
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∫ Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode
1Press [MENU/SET].2Press 2.3Press 3/4 to select the [ ] or [ ] tab.
4Press 2/1 to select [ ] or [ ] and then press
[MENU/SET].
•
If [DISP.] is pressed, the description of the selected mode
will be displayed.
∫ Menus that can be set
About Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode
It is also possible to display the
selection screen by touching the
Recording Mode icon in recording
screen....")
71 3. Easy Recording ∫ Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection , and Face Recognition The Auto Focus Mode is automatically set to [ š]. If you touch the subject, the AF tracking function will work. The AF tracking function will also work if you press [ ] and then press the shutter button halfway. (About tracking AF, refer to 98 for details.) • When [ ], [ ], or [ ] is set, an eye closer to the camera will be in focus, while the exposure will be optimized for the face. In Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode, you cannot change the eye in focus. ([Face/Eye Detection]) •An optimum scene for the specified su bject will be chosen when set to AF tracking. •When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R] is displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ]. ∫ 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. • Open the flash when the flash is to be used. (P180)•When [ ] or [ ] is set, Red-Eye Removal is enabled. •Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ]. ∫Scene Detection •If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the scene detection has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be slower than normal. Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures. •Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same subject. –Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size, color and shape of the subject, the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving –Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness conditions, when the camera is shaken, when zoom is used The Backlight Compensation •When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture. In Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode, backlight compensation works automatically.
3. Easy Recording 72 When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON] and [ ] is detected while taking handheld night shots, pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high burst speed and composed into a single picture. This mode is useful if you want to take stunning night shots with minimal jitter and noise, without using a tripod. • The angle of view will be slightly narrower. •A message notifying that multiple pictures will be taken is displayed. Do not move the camera during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter button. •If the camera is mounted on a tripod or other type of stand, [ ] will not be detected. •Flash is fixed to [ Œ] (forced flash off). Not available in these cases: • [iHandheld Night Shot] does not work for the pictur es taken during a motion picture recording.•This function is not available in the following cases:–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] –When [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Rec] menu is set–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–When using [Stop Motion Animation] (only when [Auto Shooting] is set) Recording night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot]) Recording Mode: > [Rec] > [iHandheld Night Shot] > [ON]/[OFF] MENU
73 3. Easy Recording When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, multiple still pict ures are recorded with differing exposures and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation. [iHDR] works automatically as needed. When it does, [ ] is displayed on the screen. • The angle of view will be slightly narrower. •A message notifying that multiple pictures will be taken is displayed. Do not move the camera during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter button. •You cannot take the next picture until the combination of pictures is complete. •A moving subject may be recorded with unnatural blurs. Not available in these cases: • [iHDR] does not work for the pictures taken during a motion picture recording.•This function is not available in the following cases:–When recording using the flash –When recording in Burst Mode–When recording with Auto Bracket–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ] –When [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Rec] menu is set–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–When using [Stop Motion Animation] (only when [Auto Shooting] is set) Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR]) Recording Mode: > [Rec] > [iHDR] > [ON]/[OFF] MENU
3. Easy Recording 74 You can easily set the blurriness of t he background while checking the screen. 1Press [Fn4] to display the setting screen.2Set the blurriness by rotating the rear dial. • If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording screen. ∫When operating the touch screen 1 Touch [ ]. 2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen. 3 Drag the exposure meter to set the blurriness. • If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording screen. •Pressing [Fn4] on the blurriness setting screen will cancel the setting. •In Intelligent Auto Mode ( or ), Auto Focus Mode is set to [ Ø]. The position of the AF area can be set by touching the screen. (Its 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: • Depending on the lens used, Defocus Control function may not operate. Refer to the website for compatible lenses. Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control) Recording Mode: Strong defocus Weak defocus SS SS SS F F250 500 4.02.8 5.6 8.0 3060125 AE
75 3. Easy Recording This mode enables you to change the brightness and color tone to your preferred settings from the ones set by the camera. 1Press [ ].2Rotate the rear dial to adjust brightness. •Press [ ] again to return to the recording screen. 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 [ ]: Brightness 3Drag the slide bar to set. •Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen. •If the [Exposure Comp. Reset] is set to [ON], the brightness setting will return to the default level (center point) when this unit is turned off or the camera is switched to another Recording Mode. •The color setting will return to the default level (center point) when this unit is turned off or the camera is switched to another Recording Mode. Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone Recording Mode: Setting brightness Setting color +1 +1 +2+2 +3+3 +4+4 +5+5-5-5-4-4-3-3-2-2-1-1000 0 0+5 +5 +5 AABBB
3. Easy Recording 76 ∫ Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode 1Press [MENU/SET].2Press 2.3Press 3/4 to select the [ ] or [ ] tab. 4Press 2/1 to select [ ] or [ ] and then press [MENU/SET]. • If [DISP.] is pressed, the description of the selected mode will be displayed. ∫ Menus that can be set About Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the Recording Mode icon in recording screen. [Rec]: Refer to “Available Menu Items (Listed by Recording Mode)” on P385 . [Motion Picture]: Refer to “Available Menu Items (Listed by Recording Mode)” on P385 . [Setup]: All menu items can be set. (P60) [Custom]: Only the following menus can be set. Intelligent Auto Plus Mode [Silent Mode]/[Half Press Release]/[Pinpoint AF Time]/[Focus/Release Priority]/[AF+MF]/[MF Assist]/[MF Guide]/[Peaking]/[Histogram]/[Gui de Line]/[Center Marker]/[Highlight]/[Zebra Pattern]/[Monochrome Live View]/[Constant Preview]/[LVF Disp.Style]/[Monitor Disp. Style]/ [Monitor Info. Disp.]/[Rec Area]/[Video-Priority Display]/[Auto Review]/[Fn Button Set]/ [Q.MENU]/[Dial Set.]/[Video Button]/[Power Zoom Lens]/[Lens w/o Focus Ring]/[Eye Sensor]/ [Touch Settings]/[Touch Scroll]/[Menu Guide]/[Shoot w/o Lens] Intelligent Auto Mode [Silent Mode]/[Guide Line]
77 3. Easy Recording Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen. 1Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2Press 3/4 to select the image effects (filters). •The image effect of the selected example image will be applied in a preview display A.•You can also select the image effects (filters) by touching the example images. 3Press [MENU/SET] to set. Recording Mode: It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the Recording Mode icon in recording screen. A EXPS EXPS
3. Easy Recording 78 ∫ Switching the image effect (filter) selection screen display Press [DISP.] to switch the monitor screen. •When the image effect selection screen display is set to the guide display, description of the selected image effect is displayed. •To change Creative Control Mode, select the [ ] tab on the menu screen, select [Filter Switch] , and then press [MENU/SET]. You can return to step2.•White Balance will be fixed to [AWB], an d [Sensitivity] will be fixed to [AUTO]. The strength and colors of the effects can be easily adjusted to fit your preferences. 1Press [ ]. 2Rotate the rear dial to set. •The items that can be set differ depending on which Creative Control Mode is currently set. For information on each image effect, refer to “Items that can be set”. •Press [ ] again to return to the recording screen.•When making the effect setting, [ ] is displayed on the screen. •If you do not change the settings, select the center (standard). Adjust the effect to fit your preferences Normal display Guide display List display
79 3. Easy Recording You can easily set the blurriness of t he background while checking the screen. 1Press [Fn4] to display the setting screen.2Rotate the rear dial to set. •If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording screen. •Pressing [Fn4] on the blurriness setting screen will cancel the setting. Not available in these cases: • This function is not available in the following case: –[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode) 1Press [ ].2Rotate the rear dial to set. •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. [ ]: Image effects [ ]: Defocus level [ ]: Brightness 3Drag the slide bar to set. •Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.•Pressing [Fn4] on the blurriness se tting screen will cancel the setting. Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control) Setting brightness SS SS SS F F250 500 4.02.8 5.6 8.0 30 60125 +1 +1 +2+2 +3+3 +4+4 +5+5-5-5-4-4-3-3-2-2-1-10 0000+5+5+5 EXPS EXPS
3. Easy Recording 80 For details on “Creative Control Mode” settings, refer to P77. This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture. This effect gives a faded image. This effect adds a bright, soft and nostalgic feel to the overall image. This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the overall image. [Expressive] Items that can be set Freshness Understated colors Pop colors [Retro] Items that can be set Color Ye l l o w emphasized Red emphasized [Old Days] Items that can be set Contrast Low contrast High contrast [High Key] Items that can be set Color Pink emphasized Aquamarine emphasized