Panasonic Dmc G1 Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
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.
When [NIGHT PORTRAIT] is selected, we recommend rotating the zoom ring to Wide (1k) 
and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from the subject when taking a picture.
Note
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 peopl e 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.
[ILLUMINATIONS]
Illuminations are photographed beautifully.
[CREATIVE NIGHT SCENERY]
The aperture value (P84) can be changed in the [NIGHT SCENERY] setting. 
						

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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.
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 [ ].)We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.We recommend rotating the zoom ring to Wide (1 k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from the 
subject when taking pictures.
Note
The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy  complexion. When you use the flash, the light 
from it is weaker than usual.
You can set different birthdays in [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can then display the ages 
when playing back the pictures.
∫ Age display setting

To have the age displayed, first set the birthday and then be sure to 
set [WITH AGE] before taking the pictures.
∫ Birthday setting
1 Press  3/4 to select [BIRTHDAY SET.] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
2 Press  2/1 to select items (Year/Month/Day) and then 
press  3/4  to set them.

If [WITH AGE] is set when the birthday has not been registered, the setting screen 
appears automatically.
3 Press [MENU/SET] to set.
You can also use the front dial to set.
∫To cancel [AGE]
Set to 
[WITHOUT AGE] in step 1 of “Birthday setting”.
Note

The age can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on the 
CD-ROM (supplied).
If the camera is set to [WITHOUT AGE], the age is not recorded even if the time and birthday 
are set. This means the age cannot be displayed even if camera is set to [WITH AGE] after 
taking the pictures.
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 is 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 can be reset with [RESET].The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [ š].
2 [PARTY]
: [BABY1]/; [BABY2] 
						

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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 the birthday of your pet. You can then display the age when playing back the 
pictures.
Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for information about the age display setting and the birthday 
setting.Note

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.
í [PET] 
						

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[REC] mode: 
Taking pictures while adjusting color 
( : My color mode)
Easily confirm the subject on the LCD monitor 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 pr essing [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.
∫ Return My color settings to default
1 Select [RESET] in above step 
2.
2 Press  2 to select [YES] and press [MENU/SET].

Adjusted value for each item returns to standard (center point).
∫ Readjust the My color settingsReturn to above step 2 by pressing front dial or one of  3/4/2/1 .[SENSITIVITY] (P79), [Fn BUTTON SET] (P30) or [AF MODE] (P69) cannot be set with  3/4/
2 . Make the setting with the quick menu (P29).
Note
Adjustments made with My color mode are not in effect in other recording modes.My color setting set is memorized even if the camera is turned off.Icons for the adjusted items are displayed in the LCD monitor/viewfinder when the My Color 
settings are adjusted. Displayed icon is the one for direction of adjustment.
Auto bracket cannot be used in My color mode.
ItemAdjustment contents
[COLOR]Hue of the color of the screen 
(11 steps in  n5)
[BRIGHTNESS]Brightness of the screen 
(11 steps in  n5)
[SATURATION] Depth of color 
(11 steps in n5)
[RESET] Return all settings to default 
						

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[REC] mode: 
Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering 
custom settings)
It is possible to register up to 3 sets of current camera settings as custom sets.
Set to the mode dial to the desired mode and select the desired menu settings in advance.
Select [CUST. SET MEM.] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu. (P27)
Press 3/ 4 to select the custom set to register 
and then press [MENU/SET].
Press 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/
SET].
When [YES] is selected, the settings that were previously 
stored are overwritten.
You cannot save the following menu items because they affect 
other recording modes.
–[CLOCK SET], [NO.RESET], [RESET] and [SCENE MENU]–[BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] birthday settings in Scene mode
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. 
						

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[REC] mode: 
Taking pictures in Custom mode
You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the 
picture-taking conditions.
Initial setting of the Program AE mode is registered as the custom settings initially.
Set the mode dial to  [ ].
ADisplay custom settings
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
Press  3/4 to select the custom settings you want 
to use.
Press  1 or the front dial to display the settings for each menu 
item. (Press  2 to return to the selection screen.)
Only some of the menu items are displayed. (Refer to the 
following for the menu items that are displayed.)
Press [MENU/SET] to enter the settings.
A Saving of the selected custom settings is displayed on the screen.
∫When changing the menu settings
Even if the menu settings are changed temporarily with [  SET1], [  SET2] or 
[  SET3] selected, what has been registered will remain unchanged.
To change what has been registered, overwrit e the registered data using [CUST. SET 
MEM.] (P96) on the [CUSTOM MENU] menu.
Note

You cannot register the settings of the following menu items as a custom mode. If they are 
changed, other recording modes will also be affected.
–[CLOCK SET], [NO.RESET], [RESET] and [SCENE MENU]–[BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] birthday settings in scene mode [AF/AE LOCK] [PRE AF]
[AF/AE LOCK HOLD] [Fn BUTTON SET]
[AF+MF]
o[AUTO REVIEW]
[FOCUS PRIORITY] [LONG SHTR NR]
F[AF ASSIST LAMP][SHOOT W/O LENS] 
						

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Advanced (Recording pictures)Using the [REC] Mode Menu
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P27.
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of  the pictures to suit printing or the playback 
method.
Applicable modes: 
Note

The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P151)
For details on  [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P27.
Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the 
pictures will appear even when they  are printed onto large sheets.
Applicable modes:
 
∫ When the aspect ratio is [ X].
∫ When the aspect ratio is [ Y].
? [ASPECT RATIO]
[ X ]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV
[ Y ]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera
[ W ]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.
[X ][ Y][ W]
@ [PICTURE SIZE]
4000k 3000 pixels (12 million pixels)
2816k 2112 pixels (5.9 million pixels)
2048k 1536 pixels (3.1 million pixels)
4000k 2672 pixels (10.7 million pixels)
2816k 1880 pixels (5.3 million pixels)
2048k 1360 pixels (2.8 million pixels) 
						

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∫When the aspect ratio is [ W].
Note

If you set [EX. OPT. ZOOM] (P102) to [ON], [ ] is 
displayed on the screen when the picture size is set to a size 
other than the maximum picture size for each aspect ratio. 
“EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended optical Zoom”.
A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The 
higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be 
when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a 
PC monitor.
A Many pixels (Fine)
B Few pixels (Rough)
¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect.
If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.Refer to P153 for information about the number of recordable pictures.
For details on  [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P27 .
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
Applicable modes:
 
¢ 1 If you delete a RAW file from the camera, the corresponding JPEG image will also be 
deleted.
¢ 2 It is fixed to maximum recordable pixels for each image aspect ratio.
Note
Refer to P153 for information about the number of recordable pictures.You can enjoy more advanced picture editing if you use RAW files. You can save RAW files in a 
file format (JPEG, TIFF etc.) that can be displayed on your PC etc., develop them and edit them 
using the software “SILKYPIX Developer Studio” by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory on the CD-ROM 
(supplied).
[ ] images are recorded with a smaller data volume than [ ] or [ ].[DPOF PRINT] and [FAVORITE] cannot be set to a picture taken by [ ]. 4000
k2248 pixels (9 million pixels)
2816 k1584 pixels (4.5 million pixels)
1920 k1080 pixels (2.1 million pixels)
A  [QUALITY]
[A ]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality)
[› ]: Standard (when using the standard pictur e quality and increasing the number of 
pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels)
[] :RAWiFine
 (In addition to the [RAW] settings, a fine-equivalent JPEG image is 
simultaneously created.)¢ 1
[] :RAWiStandard (In addition to the [RAW] settings, a standard-equivalent JPEG 
image is simultaneously created.)¢ 1
[] : RAW file (When the image is to be edited with a PC in high quality)¢2 
						

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For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P27.
Type of optical measurement to  measure brightness can be changed.
Applicable modes:
 
Note
When the AF mode is set to [ š] while [C] is selected, exposure is adjusted to the face of a 
person, and when it is set to [ ], exposure is adjusted to the locked subject.
For details on  [REC] mode menu settings, refer to  P27.
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.
Check that the [O.I.S.] switch on the lens is set to [ON].
Applicable modes:
 
Note
The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.–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.
C  [METERING MODE]
[C ]: Multiple
This is the method in which the camera measures the most 
suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the 
whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this 
method.
[ ]: Center weighted This is the method used to fo cus on the subject on the center 
of the screen and measure the whole screen evenly.
[ Ù ]: Spot
This is the method to measure t he subject in the spot metering 
target  A.
 [STABILIZER]
[MODE1] : Jitter is always compensated during [REC] mode.
[MODE2] : The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed.
[MODE3] : 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).