Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gm1 Owners Manual

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Technique for Manual Focus
1 Press the cursor button or rotate the focus 
ring to focus.
2 Press the cursor button a few more times 
or rotate the focus ring further in the same 
direction.
3 Operate the cursor button or the focus 
ring slightly in the opposite direction to 
fine tune the focus.
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If you zoom in/out after focusing on a subject, the focus may lose its accuracy. In that case, 
re-adjust the focus.
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∫About the focus distance reference mark
The focus distance reference mark is a mark used to measure the focus distance.
Use this when taking pictures with Manual Focus or taking close-up pictures. Focus range
AFocus distance reference mark
B Focus distance reference line
C 0.2 m (0.66 feet) (focal length 12 mm to 20 mm)
[When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used]
D 0.3 m (0.98 feet) (focal length 21 mm to 32 mm)
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Using the [Custom] menu, you can make advanced MF Assist settings.
Setting the display method of the MF Assist (enlarged screen)
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Available settings vary depending on the lens used.
Changing the display of the MF Assist
Making the desired changes to MF Assist settings
[MENU] > [Custom]  > [MF Assist]
When an interchangeable lens with no focus ring (H-FS12032) is used
[ON] Focus can be adjusted when 
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Setting the initial magnification level of MF Assist
An initial MF Assist magnification level between 3 and 10 times can be set.
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When [MF Assist Display] is set to [PIP], the display can be enlarged only up to 6 times 
regardless of this setting.
•The magnification level from the last MF Assist session is saved as the initial magnification 
level.
•These items can be set only when an interchangeable lens with no focus ring (H-FS12032) is 
used.
Changing...

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Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock)
Applicable modes: 
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject outside the AF area or the 
contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate exposure.
1Set a function button to [AF/AE LOCK]. (P43)
•[AF/AE LOCK] can only be assigned to [Fn1].
2Align the screen with the subject.
3Press [Fn1] to fix the focus or exposure.
•AF/AE Lock is canceled by pressing [Fn1] button again.
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•AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode.•AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus.
•Only the AF lock is active during motion picture recording. Once you cancel the AF lock during 
the recording, the AF lock cannot be reactivated.
•The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is 
locked.
•Program Shift can be set even when AE is locked. 

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Compensating the Exposure
Applicable modes: 
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the background.•
The Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range of  j5 EV to  i5EV.
When recording motion pictures, the Exposure Compensation value can be set within a 
range of  j3EV to i 3EV.
•Select [0] to return to the original exposure.•Rotate the control dial to display the...

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Setting the Light Sensitivity
Applicable modes: 
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set.
Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the 
resulting pictures coming out dark.
1Select the menu. (P37)
2Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the 
control dial.
3Press [MENU/SET] to set.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
¢ 1 When the [ISO Limit Set]  (P159) of [Rec] menu is set to anything except...

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Characteristics of the ISO sensitivity
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For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to  P201.
•In Shutter-Priority AE Mode, [ ] cannot be used; in Manual Exposure Mode, [AUTO] and 
[ ] cannot be used.
•When [Multi Exp.] is set, the maximum setting is [ISO3200].
•Setting items below will be selectable in Creative Video Mode.
[AUTO]/[200] to [3200]
•Those menu items are shared by the [Rec] menu and the [Motion Picture] menu. When the 
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Applicable modes: 
You can adjust the ISO sensitivity settings for every 1/3 EV.
¢Only available when [Extended ISO] is set.
•When the setting is changed from [1/3 EV] to [1 EV], [Sensitivity] will be set to value closest to 
the value set during the [1/3 EV].
Applicable modes: 
ISO sensitivity can be set up to minimum [ISO125].
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Setting the step increment of ISO sensitivity
[MENU] >  [Rec] > [ISO Increments]
[1/3 EV] [L.125]...