Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx85 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Applicable modes: 
Extended Tele Conversion enables you to take pictures that are further enlarged without 
deteriorating the picture quality.
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Set the picture size to [M] or [S] (picture sizes indicated with   ), and set the quality to 
[ A ]  or  [ ›].
Raising the telescopic effect
[Ex. Tele Conv.]
When taking pictures [Ex. Tele Conv.]
([Rec])1.2k
: [  M] ([16:9])
1.4k : [  M] ([4:3]/[3:2]/[1:1])
2.0k : [  S] ([4:3]/[3:2]/[16:9]/[1:1])
When recording motion 
pictures [Ex. Tele Conv.]
([Motion Picture])2.4
k (motion pictures size is set to 
[FHD] in [Rec Quality])
3.6
k (motion pictures size is set to 
[HD] in [Rec Quality])
4.8
k (motion pictures size is set to 
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∫Increasing the zoom magnification in steps 
•This can be used only when recording pictures.
1Select the menu.  (P54)
2Set a function button to [Zoom Control].  (P58)
3Press the function button.4Press 2/1  or  3/4.
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The zoom operation is terminated when the function button is pr essed again or a certain 
amount of time passes.
A Optical Zoom range (Focal length)
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BExtended Tele Conversion range for still picture 
recording (Zoom magnification)
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This zoom slider is displayed when using an 
interchangeable lens that supports the power zoom.
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A constant zoom speed will be set.•The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.
∫ Fixing the zoom magnification at the maximum level
Select the menu.  (P54)
>
 [Rec] > [Ex. Tele Conv.]  > [ZOOM]
3/ 1: Tele (Enlarges distant subject)
4/ 2: Wide (Widens angle of view)
>  [Rec] > [Ex. Tele Conv.]  > [TELE CONV.]
>  [Motion Picture]  > [Ex. Tele Conv.]  > [ON]
[OFF] [TELE CONV.]/[ON]
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4:34:3
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•If you assign [Ex. Tele Conv.] to [Fn Button Set] (P58) in the [Custom] menu, you can display 
the Extended Tele Conversion setting screen for both pictures a nd motion pictures by pressing 
the assigned function button. While this screen is displayed, y ou can change the [Picture Size] 
setting by pressing [DISP.].
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following cases:
–[Handheld Night Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)–[Toy Effect]/[Toy Pop] (Creative Control Mode)–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
–When [Burst Rate] is set to [SH]–When recording 4K photos–When recording with [Post Focus]
–When [HDR] is set to [ON]–When using [Multi Exp.]–When the MP4 motion picture size is set to [4K] in [Rec Quality ]
–When [4K Live Cropping] is set–When the image of the camera is output through the HDMI connect ion (except for Creative 
Video Mode)
Applicable modes: 
Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in 
up to four times the original zoom magnification.
(Continuous zooming is not possible.)
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When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and th e self-timer (P137) for taking 
pictures.
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following cases:
–[Toy Effect]/[Toy Pop]/[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mod e)–When recording with [Post Focus]–When using [Multi Exp.]
[Digital Zoom]
>  [Rec] > [Digital Zoom]  > [4 t]/[2 t]
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Applicable modes: 
Sets the screen display and lens operations when using an interchangeable lens that is 
compatible with power zoom (electrically operated zoom).
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This may only be selected when using a lens that is compatible with power zoom (electrically 
operated zoom).
Changing the settings for a power zoom lens
>  [Custom]  > [Power Zoom Lens]
[Disp Focal 
Length] When you zoom, the focal distance is 
displayed and you can confirm the zoom 
position.
A
Focal distance indication
B Current focal distance
[Step Zoom] When you operate the zoom with this setting 
[ON], the zoom will stop at positions 
corresponding to predetermined distances.
C
Step zoom indication•This setting does not work when recording 
motion pic tures or 4K photos with [ ] ([4K 
Pre-Burst]).
[Zoom Resume] When you turn this unit on, the zoom positions when you last tu
rned this unit 
off are automatically restored.
[Zoom Speed] You can set the zoom speed for zoom operations.
•If you set [Step Zoom] to [ON], the zoom speed will not change.
[Photo]:
[H]  (High speed)/ [M] (Middle speed)/ [L] (Low speed)
[Video]:
[H]  (High speed)/ [M] (Middle speed)/ [L] (Low speed)
[Zoom Ring] This may only be selected when a power zoom-compatible lens wit
h a zoom 
lever and zoom ring is attached.
When set to [OFF], the operations controlled by the zoom ring a re disabled 
to prevent accidental operation.
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(Optical Zoom and Extended Tele Conversion for still picture recording are 
operable)
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If you are using an interchangeable lens not supporting power z oom (H-FS12032/H-FS35100/
H-H020A/H-FS14140), you can only operate Extended Tele Conversion for pictures by setting 
[Ex. Tele Conv.]  (P151) to  [ZOOM].
1To u c h   [ ] .
2To u c h   [ ] .
•The slide bar is displayed.
3Perform zoom operations by dragging the 
slide bar.
•The zoom speed varies depending on the touched 
position.
•Touch [ ] again to end touch zoom operations.
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following cases:–When recording 4K photos
Zooming using touch operations (Touch zoom)
[ ]/[ ] Zooms slowly
[ ]/ [ ] Zooms quickly
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Taking pictures by using the flash
Applicable modes: 
∫Open/Close the built-in flash
Taking a picture using the flash becomes 
possible by opening the built-in flash.
A To open the flash
Press the flash open button.
BTo close the flash
Press the flash until it clicks.
•Forcibly closing the flash can damage the 
camera.
•Be sure to close the built-in flash when not in 
use.
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ] while the 
flash is closed.
•Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will jump out.•Be careful not to catch a finger when closing the flash bulb.
In the following cases, the flash is fixed to [ Œ] (forced flash off).
•When recording motion pictures•When recording 4K photos
•When recording with [Post Focus]•When using the electronic shutter•When [HDR] is set to [ON]
•When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON]•When an image effect in [Filter Effect] of [Filter Settings] is  set
Using the flash skillfully
•When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, th e lower portion of the photo 
may turn dark and the control of the flash may be disabled beca use the photo flash may be 
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∫The available flash range (approximation)
When you use certain lenses, light from the flash may be 
blocked or fail to cover the lens field of view, causing dark 
areas to appear in the resulting pictures.
The distance at which light from the flash is blocked by lens,  and 
the distance to which light from the flash is delivered vary 
depending on the lens used. Check the distance to the subject 
when taking a picture.
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These are the ranges when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO]  and [ISO Limit Set] (P201) is 
set to [OFF].
•Do not bring the flash too close to objects or close the flash  while it is activated. The objects 
may be discolored by its heat or lighting.
•Do not close the flash soon after the flash is activated prior  to taking pictures due to Forced ON/
Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.
•It may take time to charge the flash if you repeatedly take pictures. You must wait a moment to 
take the next picture while the flash icon is blinking red indi cating the flash is charging.
•When you attach an external flash, it takes priority over the b uilt-in flash. Refer to P307 for the 
external flash.
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is used
WideTe l e
0.4 m (1.3 feet) to 4.8 m (16 feet) 0.3 m (0.98 feet) to 3.0 m (9.8 feet)
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS35100) is used
WideTe l e
0.9 m (3.0 feet) to 4.2 m (14 feet) 0.9 m (3.0 feet) to 3.0 m (9.8 feet)
When the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is used
0.5 m (1.6 feet) to 9.8 m (32 feet)
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used (When the aspect ratio is [4:3].)
Wide to 34 mm35 mmTe l e
Vignetting effect occurs due to 
the light of the flash. 1.0 m (3.3 feet) to 3.7 m 
(12 feet) 0.5 m (1.6 feet) to 3.0 m 
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Setting the Flash Functions
Applicable modes: 
Select whether to set the flash output automatically or manually.
1Select the menu. (P54)
2(When [MANUAL] is selected)
Select the menu.
3Press 2/1  to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
•You can set from [1/1] (full brightness) to [1/128] in steps of [1/3].
•This item is not available when an built-in flash is being used .
Changing the firing mode
>[Rec] > [Flash]  > [Firing Mode]
[TTL] The camera automatically sets the flash output.
[MANUAL] Set the luminosity ratio of the flash manually. In [TTL] you ca
n shoot the 
photograph you want even when shooting dark scenes that may 
otherwise be too brightly lit by the flash.•When [MANUAL] is set, the luminosity ratio ([1/1], etc.) is dis played on 
the flash icon on the screen.
> [Rec] > [Flash]  > [Manual Flash Adjust.]
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Applicable modes: 
Set the flash to match the recording.
Select the menu. (P54)
¢It can be set only when [Wireless]  in [Flash]  is set to  [OFF] a nd [Firing Mode] is set to [TTL].•Some flash modes may not be available depending on the external  flash’s settings.
The flash is activated twice.
The interval between the first and second flash is longer when  [ ] or [ ] is 
set. The subject should not move until the second flash is activated.
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The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between people. Also, if t he subject was far away from 
the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect ma y not be evident.
Changing Flash Mode
>[Rec] > [Flash]  > [Flash Mode]
‰([Forced Flash On])
([Forced On/Red-Eye])
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The flash is activated every time regardless 
of the recording conditions.
•Use this when your subject is back-lit 
or under fluorescent light.
([Slow Sync.])([Slow Sync./ Red-Eye])
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When taking pictures against a dark 
background landscape, this feature will 
slow the shutter speed when the flash is 
activated. Dark background landscape will 
appear brighter.
•Use this when you take pictures of 
people in front of a dark background.
•Using a slower speed can cause motion blur. Using a tripod 
can enhance your photos.
Œ([Forced Flash Off])
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of 
flash is not permitted.
•This item is available only when using an external flash.
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∫Available flash settings by Recording Mode
The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.
(± : Available, —: Not available,  ¥: Initial setting of Scene Guide Mode)
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In Intelligent Auto Mode (  or  ), the flash will be set to [ ] or  [Π]. (P64)
•The Scene Guide Mode flash setting is returned to the initial v alue with each change of scene.
Recording Mode‰Œ
Program AE Mode
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
±±±±±
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
Manual Exposure Mode±± —— ±
Scene Guide 
Mode
[Clear Portrait] ±¥—— ±
[Silky Skin] ±¥—— ±
[Backlit Softness] ————¥
[Clear in Backlight] ¥——— ±
[Relaxing Tone] ————¥
[Sweet Child's Face] ±¥—— ±
[Distinct Scenery] ————¥
[Bright Blue Sky] ————¥
[Romantic Sunset Glow] ————¥
[Vivid Sunset Glow] ————¥
[Glistening Water] ————¥
[Clear Nightscape] ————¥
[Cool Night Sky] ————¥
[Warm Glowing Nightscape] ————¥
[Artistic Nightscape] ————¥
[Glittering Illuminations] ————¥
[Handheld Night Shot] ————¥
[Clear Night Portrait] ———¥±
[Soft Image of a Flower] ¥——— ±
[Appetizing Food] ¥——— ±
[Cute Dessert] ¥——— ±
[Freeze Animal Motion] ¥——— ±
[Clear Sports Shot] ¥——— ±
[Monochrome] ¥±±±±