Panasonic Dmc G3 Owners Manual
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- 101 - Recording Applicable modes: The effects of aperture and shutter speed can be checked by using the Preview Mode. • Confirm the effects of aperture: You can check the depth of field (effective focus range) before taking a picture by closing the leaf shutter to the aperture value you set. •Confirm the effects of shutter speed: Movement can be confirmed by displaying the actual picture that will be taken with that shutter speed. When the shutter speed is set for high speed, display in the...
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Recording Mode: ±´²
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set
the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value.
•It will switch between aperture setting operation and Exposure
Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed.
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Recording Mode: ±´²
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set
the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value.
•It will switch between aperture setting operation and Exposure
Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed.
When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast...")
Recording - 102 - Recording Mode: ±´² Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value. •It will switch between aperture setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed. When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast...
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Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate
the exposure.
Set the mode dial to [²].
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter
speed.
•It will switch between aperture setting operation and shutter
speed setting operation every time the rear dial is pressed.
A Manual Exposure Assistance
∫Manual Exposure Assistance
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Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate
the exposure.
Set the mode dial to [²].
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter
speed.
•It will switch between aperture setting operation and shutter
speed setting operation every time the rear dial is pressed.
A Manual Exposure Assistance
∫Manual Exposure Assistance
•
The Manual Exposure Assistance is...")
- 103 - Recording Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate the exposure. Set the mode dial to [²]. Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter speed. •It will switch between aperture setting operation and shutter speed setting operation every time the rear dial is pressed. A Manual Exposure Assistance ∫Manual Exposure Assistance • The Manual Exposure Assistance is...
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Note
•Aperture or shutter speed can be set by touching [F] (aperture) or [SS] (shutter speed) and then
dragging the exposure meter bar in the Quick Menu (P59).
•The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the
pictures on the playback screen.
•Rotate the rear dial to display the [EXPO.ME TER]. Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed
in red.
•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65514/w300_dmc-g3_adv_en_om_d-103.png "Page 104
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Note
•Aperture or shutter speed can be set by touching [F] (aperture) or [SS] (shutter speed) and then
dragging the exposure meter bar in the Quick Menu (P59).
•The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the
pictures on the playback screen.
•Rotate the rear dial to display the [EXPO.ME TER]. Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed
in red.
•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink...")
Recording - 104 - Note •Aperture or shutter speed can be set by touching [F] (aperture) or [SS] (shutter speed) and then dragging the exposure meter bar in the Quick Menu (P59). •The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the playback screen. •Rotate the rear dial to display the [EXPO.ME TER]. Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red. •If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink...
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Recording Mode: ¿
Taking Pictures that match the Scene being
recorded
(Scene Mode)
If you select a Scene Mode to suit the subject and recording conditions, the camera will set
optimal exposure, color, and focus, allowing you to record in a manner appropriate to the
scene.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Touch the Scene Mode to select.
•The item can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].
Touch [SET].
Note
•To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET], select [SCENE MODE] from the menu, and...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65514/w300_dmc-g3_adv_en_om_d-104.png "Page 105
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Recording Mode: ¿
Taking Pictures that match the Scene being
recorded
(Scene Mode)
If you select a Scene Mode to suit the subject and recording conditions, the camera will set
optimal exposure, color, and focus, allowing you to record in a manner appropriate to the
scene.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Touch the Scene Mode to select.
•The item can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].
Touch [SET].
Note
•To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET], select [SCENE MODE] from the menu, and...")
- 105 - Recording Recording Mode: ¿ Taking Pictures that match the Scene being recorded (Scene Mode) If you select a Scene Mode to suit the subject and recording conditions, the camera will set optimal exposure, color, and focus, allowing you to record in a manner appropriate to the scene. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Touch the Scene Mode to select. •The item can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ]. Touch [SET]. Note •To change the Scene Mode, press [MENU/SET], select [SCENE MODE] from the menu, and...
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When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture
of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking
pictures of people from the chest up.)
∫ Technique for Soft Skin Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom ring as far as possible to Tele. (when a lens with a zoom function is
used)
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
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When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture
of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking
pictures of people from the chest up.)
∫ Technique for Soft Skin Mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom ring as far as possible to Tele. (when a lens with a zoom function is
used)
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
•
If a part of the background etc. is a color...")
Recording - 106 - When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking pictures of people from the chest up.) ∫ Technique for Soft Skin Mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom ring as far as possible to Tele. (when a lens with a zoom function is used) 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective. Note • If a part of the background etc. is a color...
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This mode makes it easy to pick out the subject on which to focus and blurs the
background to make the subject stand out.
∫Setting the AF area
1Touch the subject to move the AF area.
•AF area can also be moved by pressing the cursor button.2Touch [SET].
Note
•
Quick AF is performed automatically.•Use the functions that are assigned to the cursor button, such as [WHITE BALANCE] (P92), by
assigning them to the menu item of the Quick Menu (P59).
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This mode makes it easy to pick out the subject on which to focus and blurs the
background to make the subject stand out.
∫Setting the AF area
1Touch the subject to move the AF area.
•AF area can also be moved by pressing the cursor button.2Touch [SET].
Note
•
Quick AF is performed automatically.•Use the functions that are assigned to the cursor button, such as [WHITE BALANCE] (P92), by
assigning them to the menu item of the Quick Menu (P59).
•AF area setting screen is displayed by...")
- 107 - Recording This mode makes it easy to pick out the subject on which to focus and blurs the background to make the subject stand out. ∫Setting the AF area 1Touch the subject to move the AF area. •AF area can also be moved by pressing the cursor button.2Touch [SET]. Note • Quick AF is performed automatically.•Use the functions that are assigned to the cursor button, such as [WHITE BALANCE] (P92), by assigning them to the menu item of the Quick Menu (P59). •AF area setting screen is displayed by...
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You can take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light
in restaurants etc.
∫Technique for Food Mode
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] when you take pictures at close range.
Note
•Refer to [FLOWER] for other information about this mode.
You can take clear and vivid pictures of accessories or small objects in a collection.
∫ Technique for Object Mode
•
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You can take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light
in restaurants etc.
∫Technique for Food Mode
•
We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] when you take pictures at close range.
Note
•Refer to [FLOWER] for other information about this mode.
You can take clear and vivid pictures of accessories or small objects in a collection.
∫ Technique for Object Mode
•
We recommend using a tripod and the...")
Recording - 108 - You can take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. ∫Technique for Food Mode • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•We recommend setting the flash to [ Œ] when you take pictures at close range. Note •Refer to [FLOWER] for other information about this mode. You can take clear and vivid pictures of accessories or small objects in a collection. ∫ Technique for Object Mode • We recommend using a tripod and the...
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- 109 - Recording This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape. ∫Technique for Night Scenery Mode • We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures. Note •The shutter may remain closed after taking the picture. This is due to signal processing and is not a malfunction. •Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places. Illuminations are photographed beautifully. ∫ Technique for ILLUMINATIONS Mode • We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer. Note •The...
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This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can
select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the
recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P152).
∫ Birthday/Name setting
1Press 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press
[MENU/SET].
2Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].3Enter the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/65514/w300_dmc-g3_adv_en_om_d-109.png "Page 110
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This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can
select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the
recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P152).
∫ Birthday/Name setting
1Press 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press
[MENU/SET].
2Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].3Enter the...")
Recording - 110 - This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P152). ∫ Birthday/Name setting 1Press 3/4 to select [AGE] or [NAME] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2Press 3/4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].3Enter the...