Panasonic Dmc G3 Owners Manual
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Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is effective when the subject is not
in the center of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting)
Note
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The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and the area to be focused can be set. (P87)•When it is set to [ ] during motion picture recording, it will switch to Multi Auto Focus Mode for
motion pictures.
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the screen.
Note
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Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is effective when the subject is not
in the center of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting)
Note
•
The 23 AF areas can be divided into 9 areas and the area to be focused can be set. (P87)•When it is set to [ ] during motion picture recording, it will switch to Multi Auto Focus Mode for
motion pictures.
The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the center of the screen.
Note
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Position and...")
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•Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter function.•Using the buttons, you can display the AF area setting screen by pressing 2, then 4.
When selecting [š], [Ø ]
Position and size of the AF area can be changed.
1Touch the subject.
•AF area setting screen is displayed.•It is also possible to move the AF area using the cursor
button.
•The AF area returns to the center when [ ] is
pressed.
2Touch the slide bar to change the size
of AF area frame.
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•Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter function.•Using the buttons, you can display the AF area setting screen by pressing 2, then 4.
When selecting [š], [Ø ]
Position and size of the AF area can be changed.
1Touch the subject.
•AF area setting screen is displayed.•It is also possible to move the AF area using the cursor
button.
•The AF area returns to the center when [ ] is
pressed.
2Touch the slide bar to change the size
of AF area frame.
•
It can be changed to 4...")
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∫Move the AF area easily with [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] function
When the [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON] while [ š], [ ]
or [ Ø] is selected, it is possible to move the AF area directly with the cursor button.
With [ ], you can move the enlarged position.
•
Use the functions that are assigned to the cursor button, such as [AF MODE], [WHITE
BALANCE], [SENSITIVITY] or [DRIVE MODE], by assigning them to the menu item of the
Quick Menu (P59) .
Note
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∫Move the AF area easily with [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] function
When the [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON] while [ š], [ ]
or [ Ø] is selected, it is possible to move the AF area directly with the cursor button.
With [ ], you can move the enlarged position.
•
Use the functions that are assigned to the cursor button, such as [AF MODE], [WHITE
BALANCE], [SENSITIVITY] or [DRIVE MODE], by assigning them to the menu item of the
Quick Menu (P59) .
Note
•The spot metering...")
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Recording Mode:
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.
Set the [FOCUS MODE] in [REC] Mode menu to [MF]. (P56)
Rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus on the subject.
•MF guide is displayed on the screen when the focus ring is rotated if the [MF GUIDE] in
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Recording Mode:
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens
and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus.
Set the [FOCUS MODE] in [REC] Mode menu to [MF]. (P56)
Rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus on the subject.
•MF guide is displayed on the screen when the focus ring is rotated if the [MF GUIDE] in
the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON]. You can check the direction of rotation...")
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∫Displaying the MF Assist
•It is displayed by rotating the focus ring or touching the screen.•It can also be displayed by pressing 2 to display the setup screen for the enlarged area,
deciding the area to enlarge using the cursor button, and then pressing [MENU/SET].
•It will switch to the setting screen for the enlarged area by pressing the cursor button when the
[DIRECT FOCUS AREA] in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON].
∫ Changing the display of the MF Assist
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∫Displaying the MF Assist
•It is displayed by rotating the focus ring or touching the screen.•It can also be displayed by pressing 2 to display the setup screen for the enlarged area,
deciding the area to enlarge using the cursor button, and then pressing [MENU/SET].
•It will switch to the setting screen for the enlarged area by pressing the cursor button when the
[DIRECT FOCUS AREA] in the [CUSTOM] menu is set to [ON].
∫ Changing the display of the MF Assist
You can modify it to...")
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Recording Mode:
Adjusting the White Balance
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to
what is seen by the eye in ac cordance with the light source.
Press 1 ().
Touch the White Balance to select.
•The item can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].
Touch [SET].
¢ It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording.
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Recording Mode:
Adjusting the White Balance
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to
what is seen by the eye in ac cordance with the light source.
Press 1 ().
Touch the White Balance to select.
•The item can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ].
Touch [SET].
¢ It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording.
ItemRecording conditions...")
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∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function
properly. In a case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
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∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function
properly. In a case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range.
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White...")
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∫Setting the White Balance manually
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Select [ ], [ ] and then touch [WHITE SET].
2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so
that the frame in the center is filled by the white
object only and then touch [SET].
Note
•
White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the White Balance
again after adjusting to appropriate brightness.
∫ Setting the color temperature
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∫Setting the White Balance manually
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Select [ ], [ ] and then touch [WHITE SET].
2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so
that the frame in the center is filled by the white
object only and then touch [SET].
Note
•
White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the White Balance
again after adjusting to appropriate brightness.
∫ Setting the color temperature
You can...")
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∫Finely adjusting the White Balance
You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by
setting the White Balance.
1Select the White Balance and then touch [ADJUST.].
2Touch within the frame to finely adjust.
•You can finely adjust also by touching [G_]/[M`]/[A]/[B], or
pressing 3/4/2 /1 of the cursor button.
3Touch [SET].
Note
•
If you finely adjust the White Balance to A (amber), the White Balance icon on the screen will
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∫Finely adjusting the White Balance
You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by
setting the White Balance.
1Select the White Balance and then touch [ADJUST.].
2Touch within the frame to finely adjust.
•You can finely adjust also by touching [G_]/[M`]/[A]/[B], or
pressing 3/4/2 /1 of the cursor button.
3Touch [SET].
Note
•
If you finely adjust the White Balance to A (amber), the White Balance icon on the screen will
change to orange. If you...")
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∫White Balance Bracket
Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the White Balance fine
adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colors are automatically recorded when the
shutter button is pressed once.
1Finely adjust the White Balance in step 2 of the “Finely
adjusting the White Balance” procedure, and touch [ ]/
[ ] to set the bracket.
•
Bracket settings can also be made by rotating the rear dial.
[] or rear dial right: Horizontal (A to B)
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∫White Balance Bracket
Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the White Balance fine
adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colors are automatically recorded when the
shutter button is pressed once.
1Finely adjust the White Balance in step 2 of the “Finely
adjusting the White Balance” procedure, and touch [ ]/
[ ] to set the bracket.
•
Bracket settings can also be made by rotating the rear dial.
[] or rear dial right: Horizontal (A to B)
[] or rear dial...")
- 91 - Recording 1Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject. 2 Rotate it a little more. 3 Finely focus on the subject by rotating the focus ring slowly in reverse. Note • If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.•After canceling Sleep Mode, focus on the subject again.•If you are taking close-up pictures–We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P81).–The effective focus range (depth of field) is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again. –The resolution of the periphery of the picture may decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction. Technique for Manual Focus 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. A Focus distance reference mark B Focus distance reference line C 0.3 m (0.99 feet) [When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used] D 1.0 m (3.28 feet) [When the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is used] Focus range
Recording - 92 - Recording Mode: Adjusting the White Balance In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in ac cordance with the light source. Press 1 (). Touch the White Balance to select. •The item can be switched by touching [ ]/[ ]. Touch [SET]. ¢ It will operate as [AWB] during motion picture recording. ItemRecording conditions [AWB] Automatic adjustment [V ] When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky [Ð ] When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky [î ] When taking pictures outdoors in the shade [Ñ ] When taking pictures under incandescent lights [] ¢When taking pictures with the flash only [] /[] When using the preset White Balance []: When using the preset color temperature setting 12
- 93 - Recording ∫Auto White Balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In a case like this, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB]. 1 Auto White Balance will work within this range. 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky (Rain) 4 Shade 5 Sunlight 6 White fluorescent light 7 Incandescent light bulb 8 Sunrise and sunset 9 Candlelight K lKelvin Color Temperature Note • Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ ], [ ]. •The White Balance is only calculated for subjects within the range of the camera’s flash.•The set White Balance is maintained even after the power switch is turned [OFF], but when the White Balance is changed in a different Scene Mode, [WHITE BALANCE] for the Scene Mode that was set will return to [AWB]. •In the Scene Modes listed below, White Balance is fixed to [AWB].–[SCENERY]/[ARCHITECTURE]/[FOOD]/[NIGHT PORTRAIT]/[NIGHT SCENERY]/ [ILLUMINATIONS]/[PARTY]/[SUNSET] •When the [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] (P88) is set to [ON], operation of the cursor button is assigned to movement of the AF area. In such a case, assign the [WHITE BALANCE] as the menu item of the Quick Menu (P59) and perform the operation. 12
Recording - 94 - ∫Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. 1Select [ ], [ ] and then touch [WHITE SET]. 2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then touch [SET]. Note • White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too dark. Set the White Balance again after adjusting to appropriate brightness. ∫ Setting the color temperature You can set the color temperature manually for taking natural pictures in different lighting conditions. The color of light is measured as a number in degrees Kelvin. As the color temperature increases, the picture becomes more bluish. As the color temperature decreases, the picture becomes more reddish. 1Select [ ] and then touch [WB K SET].2Touch the color temperature setting bar. •It is also possible to set the values by touching [3]/[4] or pressing 3/4 of the cursor button.•You can set a color temperature from [2500K] to [10000K]. 3Touch [SET]. 12
- 95 - Recording ∫Finely adjusting the White Balance You can finely adjust the White Balance when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the White Balance. 1Select the White Balance and then touch [ADJUST.]. 2Touch within the frame to finely adjust. •You can finely adjust also by touching [G_]/[M`]/[A]/[B], or pressing 3/4/2 /1 of the cursor button. 3Touch [SET]. Note • If you finely adjust the White Balance to A (amber), the White Balance icon on the screen will change to orange. If you finely adjust the White Balance to B (blue), the White Balance icon on the screen will change to blue. •If you finely adjust the White Balance to G _ (green) or M` (magenta), [_] (green) or [ `] (magenta) appears beside the White Balance icon on the screen. •Select the center point if you are not finely adjusting the White Balance.•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.•You can finely adjust the White Balance independently for each White Balance item.•The White Balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The White Balance fine adjustment level returns to the standard setting (center point) in the following cases. –When you reset the White Balance in [ ] or [ ]–When you reset the color temperature manually in [ ] 2 : A (AMBER: ORANGE) 1 : B (BLUE: BLUISH) 3 : G_ (GREEN: GREENISH)4 :M` (MAGENTA: REDDISH) 12
Recording - 96 - ∫White Balance Bracket Bracket setting is performed based on the adjustment values for the White Balance fine adjustment, and 3 pictures with different colors are automatically recorded when the shutter button is pressed once. 1Finely adjust the White Balance in step 2 of the “Finely adjusting the White Balance” procedure, and touch [ ]/ [ ] to set the bracket. • Bracket settings can also be made by rotating the rear dial. [] or rear dial right: Horizontal (A to B) [] or rear dial left: Vertical (G i to M j) 2Touch [SET]. Note • [ ] is displayed in White Balance icon in the screen when the White Balance Bracket is set.•The White Balance Bracket setting is released when the power has been turned off (including Sleep Mode). •You will only hear the shutter sound once.•The White Balance Bracket feature is disabled during motion picture recording.
- 97 - Recording Recording Mode: Setting the Light Sensitivity This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark plac es without the resulting pictures coming out dark. Press 3 (). Touch the ISO sensitivity to select. Touch [SET]. ¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET] of [REC] Mode menu (P130) is set to anything except [OFF], it is set automatically within the value set in [ISO LIMIT SET]. 160 6400 Recording location (recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark Shutter speed Slow Fast Noise Less Increased Jitter of the subjectIncreased Less ISO sensitivitySettings AUTO¢ maximum [ISO800] The ISO sensitivity is automatica lly adjusted according to the brightness.¢ (Intelligent) maximum [ISO800] The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the subject and the brightness. 160/200/400/800/1600/3200/ 6400 The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings. (When the [ISO INCREMENTS] in [REC] Mode menu (P130) is set to [1/3 EV], items of ISO sensitivity that can be set will increase.)
Recording - 98 - ∫About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control) The camera detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject. • The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully. Note •For the focus range of flash when [AUTO] is set, refer to P74.•The setting is fixed to [ ] in the following cases.–In [SPORTS],[BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in Scene Mode•When the [DIRECT FOCUS AREA] (P88) is set to [ON], operation of the cursor button is assigned to movement of the AF area. In such a case, assign the [SENSITIVITY] as the menu item of the Quick Menu (P59) and perform the operation.
- 99 - Recording Using the function button By assigning functions to the [Fn1], [Fn2] (function) button, you can use [AF/AE LOCK] that allows you to take pictures with fixed exposure or focus, [PREVIEW] that allows you to confirm the effect of aperture and shutter speed, and other functions. Set [DISP./Fn1] in [CUSTOM] menu to [Fn1], or [Q.MENU/Fn2] to [Fn2]. (P56) Select [Fn1] or [Fn2] from the [Fn BUTTON SET] in the [CUSTOM] menu and press [MENU/SET]. Select the function you want to assign and press [MENU/SET]. •Assign your favorite function to [Fn1] and [Fn2]. •Exit the menu after it is set. Note •Some functions cannot be used depending on the mode or displayed screen.•When set to [FOCUS AREA SET], it is possible to display the position setting screen of either AF area or MF Assist. [REC] Mode menu/Recording functions • [AF/AE LOCK] (P100)•[PREVIEW] (P101)•[PHOTO STYLE] (P123)•[FOCUS AREA SET]•[FOCUS MODE] (P33)•[ASPECT RATIO] (P124)•[QUALITY] (P126)•[METERING MODE] (P127) •[FLASH] (P72)•[FLASH ADJUST.] (P129)•[ISO LIMIT SET] (P130)•[EX. TELE CONV.] (still pictures/motion pictures) (P131) •[BURST RATE] (P77)•[AUTO BRACKET] (P79) [CUSTOM] menu • [SHUTTER AF] (P139)•[GUIDE LINE] (P138)•[ REC AREA] (P141) 0ò0Ï0î0æ0ï0ö0Ð0ç10Ó
Recording - 100 - 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 c annot achieve appropriate exposure. • The initial setting of [Fn1] is set to [AF/AE LOCK]. 1Set [Fn BUTTON SET] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [AF/AE LOCK]. (P56) 2Align the screen with the subject.3Press and hold [Fn1] to fix the focus or exposure.A AE lock indication•If you release [Fn1], AF/AE Lock is canceled.4While pressing [Fn1], move the camera as you compose the picture and then press shutter button fully. • When [AE] is set, after pressing the shutter button halfway to focus, press the shutter button fully. ∫AF/AE Lock Locking of the focus and exposure can be set in [AF/AE LOCK] in the [CUSTOM] menu. Note • If you set [AF/AE LOCK HOLD] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [ON], you can fix the focus and the exposure even if you release [Fn1] after pressing it. (P139) •The brightness of the image displayed on the LCD monitor/viewfinder (Live View) will be also locked when the AE lock is performed. •AF Lock only is effective when taking pictures in Manual Exposure Mode.•AE Lock only is effective when taking pictures with Manual Focus.•AE Lock and AF Lock must be activated before motion picture recording begins. During motion picture recording only cancellation of AE/AF lock can be performed. •The exposure is set, even if the brightness of the subject changes.•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. Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE Lock) ItemSettings [AE]Only the exposure is locked. •[AEL], aperture value, the shutter speed light when the exposure is set. [AF] Only the focus is locked. •[AFL], the focus indication, aperture value, the shutter speed light when the subject is focused. [AF/AE ] Both focus and exposure are locked. •[AFL], [AEL], the focus indication, aperture value and the shutter speed light when the subject is focused and the exposure is set.