Panasonic Dmc G3 Owners Manual

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Recording Mode: 
Taking Pictures with the Zoom
[You can only use the Optical Zoom in [ ], and the Optical Zoom, the Extended Tele 
Conversion in [¿] mode.]
∫ Optical Zoom
You can zoom-out to record landscapes etc.  in wide angle (Wide) or zoom-in to make 
people and objects appear closer (Tel e) by rotating the zoom ring.
∫ Extended Tele Conversion (EX)
To enlarge further, set the [EX. TELE CONV.] in the [REC] menu or the 
[MOTION PICTURE] menu to [ON].
•
When the [EX. TELE CONV.] ([REC] menu) is used, set the picture size to [M] or [S] (picture 
size with [ ]).
∫ Digital Zoom
Further enlargement is possible by setting the [DIGITAL ZOOM] in the [REC] menu or the 
[MOTION PICTURE] menu to [2 k] or [4 k].
∫ Types of zooms and recording magnification
¢1 When a picture size of [S] (4 M), aspect ratio of [ X] is selected.
The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.
¢ 2 When recording quality setting [
SH] or [HD] is selected.
When [FSH] is selected, there will be no enlarging with the Extended Tele Conversion (1 k).
When [VGA] or [QVGA] is selected, Extended Tele Conversion factor will change to 4.8.
Note
•When the Extended Tele Conversion  is used, angle of view for still pictures will be different from 
the angle of view for motion pictures because the zoom factor is different between them. Angle 
of view for recording can be checked beforehand by matching the [ REC AREA]  (P141) 
setting to the mode you wish to record in.
•When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer  (P81) for taking 
pictures.
•The [EX. TELE CONV.] ([REC] menu) and [DIGITAL ZOOM] are disabled in the following 
modes:
–When [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]–When [BURST RATE] is set to [SH]
FeatureOptical ZoomExtended Tele 
Conversion (EX)Digital Zoom
Recording 
magnification Different depending on 
the lens used. when taking still 
pictures: 2
k
¢1
when recording motion 
pictures: 3.6 k¢2
[2k]
[4 k]
Picture quality No deterioration No deterioration The higher the 
magnification level, the 
greater the deterioration. 
						

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Recording Mode: 
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
Note
•Be careful not to catch a finger when closing a flash bulb.
Applicable modes: 
Set the built-in flash to match the recording.
•
Open the flash.
1Select [FLASH] in the [REC] Mode menu.  (P56)2Press 3/4  to select a mode and press [MENU/SET].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
A
To open the flash
B To close the flash
•Be sure to close the flash when not in use.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ] while the flash 
is closed.
Slide the flash open 
lever. Press the flash until 
it clicks.
Switching to the appropriate flash setting 
						

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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.
ItemDescription of settings
‡ : AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make 
it necessary.
:
AUTO/Red-Eye 
Reduction The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make 
it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye 
phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then 
activated again for the actual recording.
•Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting 
conditions.
‰ : Forced Flash ON
:
Forced ON/Red-Eye 
Reduction 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 Reduction 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.
Π: 
Forced Flash 
OFFThe flash is not activated in any recording conditions.•Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the 
flash is not permitted.
•Close the flash to turn it off when the built-in flash is used. 
						

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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 Mode)
¢ [ ] is displayed.•The flash setting may change if the Recording Mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if 
necessary.
•The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the Scene Mode flash 
setting is reset to the initial setting when the Scene Mode is changed.
•Flash will not be activated when recording motion picture.
∫The available flash range
•The available flash range is an approximation.
¢ When the [ISO LIMIT SET]  (P130) is set to [OFF]
•If the distance to the subject is close when taking a picture using a flash, part of the recorded 
image becomes dark because the light of flash is blocked by the lens or it becomes out of flash 
range. Check the distance to the subject when taking a picture. Distance to the subject where 
the light of flash is blocked depends on the lens used.
–When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is attached:
50 cm (1.64 feet) or less (Wide)/30 cm (0.99 feet) or less (Tele)
–When the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is attached:1.0 m (3.28 feet) or less
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When the interchangeable lens 
(H-FS014042) is usedWhen the interchangeable lens  (H-FS045200) is used
WideTe l eWideTe l e
[AUTO] in 
[SENSITIVITY] 50 cm (1.64 feet) 
to 6.7 m 
(22.0 feet)
¢
30 cm (0.99 feet) 
to 4.1 m 
(13.4 feet)
¢
1.0 m (3.28 feet) 
to 5.8 m 
(19.0 feet)
¢
1.0m (3.28feet) 
to 4.1 m 
(13.4 feet)
¢ 
						

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∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1 This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode.
¢ 2This becomes 60 seconds in Shutter-Priority AE Mode and B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.¢3 This becomes B (Bulb) in the Manual Exposure Mode.•When the flash is activated the fastest shutter speed that can be selected is 1/160 of a second.•In Intelligent Auto Mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.
Note
•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 AUTO/
Red-Eye Reduction etc. It causes a malfunction.
•Flash pictures taken closer or beyond the flash’s rated distance may appear too bright or too 
dark.
•You must wait a moment to take the next picture while the flash icon is blinking RED indicating 
the flash is charging.
•When you take a picture beyond the available flash range,  white balance may be set 
incorrectly.
•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.
•When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may 
turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo 
flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.
•It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the 
access indication disappears.
•The Red-Eye Reduction effect differs between peo ple. Also, if the subject was far away from 
the camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
•When you attach an external flash, it takes priority over the built-in flash. Refer to  P182 for the 
external flash.
Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)Flash settingShutter speed (Sec.)
‡ 1/60
¢1 to 1/4000th 1 to 1/4000th
‰ 1/60
¢2 to 1/160th Œ60¢3 to 1/4000th 
						

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Recording Mode: 
Compensating the Exposure
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.
Press the rear dial to switch to Exposure Compensation operation.
Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure.
A Exposure Compensation value
B [EXPO.METER]
•The Exposure Compensation value can be set within a range 
of j5 EV to i 5 EV. 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 rear dial to display the [EXPO.METER].  (P138) (However, it does not appear 
in ¿/  Mode.)
Note
•When the exposure value is out of the  j3EV to  i3 EV range, the brightness of the recording 
screen will no longer change. It is recommended to record by checking the actual brightness of 
the recorded image in the Auto Review or playback screen.
•The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off.•The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the 
subject.
•When the aperture and shutter speed values are displayed in the screen in the Program AE 
Mode, Program Shift operation and Exposure Compensation operation is switched every time 
the rear dial is pressed.
•In the Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Aperture Setting operation  (P102) and Exposure 
Compensation operation is switched every time the rear dial is pressed.
•In the Shutter-Priority AE Mode, Shutter Speed Setting operation  (P102) and Exposure 
Compensation operation is switched every time the rear dial is pressed.
Underexposed Properly 
exposedOverexposed
Compensate the exposure 
towards positive. Compensate the exposure
towards negative.
AB 
						

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Recording Mode: 
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Pictures taken with a burst speed of [SH]  will be recorded as a single burst group (P144).
Press 4  () .
Touch burst icon ([ ], etc.).
Select and touch the burst speed.
¢ 1 Number of recordable pictures
¢ 2 Pictures can be taken until the capacity of the card becomes full. However the burst speed 
will become slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the as pect ratio, the picture 
size, the setting for the quality and the type of card used.
•The Burst Mode speed may become slower depending on the following settings.–[SENSITIVITY]  (P97)/[PICTURE SIZE]  (P125)/[QUALITY] (P126) /[FOCUS MODE] (P33)/
[FOCUS PRIORITY]  (P139)
•Burst speed can also be set with [BURST RATE] in [REC] Mode menu.•Refer to P126 for information about RAW files.
[SH] 
(Super high  speed)[H] 
(High speed)[M] 
(Middle speed)[L] 
(Low speed)
Burst speed 
(pictures/second) 20
432
Live View during Burst  Mode None
None Available Available
¢ 1 With RAW files
—
4 to 7
¢2
Without RAW files Max. 40
Depends on the remaining capacity of the card¢2 
						

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Touch [SET].
Focus on the subject and take a picture.
AWhen Burst Mode is set to high speed [H].
•Hold down the shutter button fully to activate the Burst Mode.
∫Focusing in Burst Mode
The focus changes depending on the setting for [FOCUS PRIORITY]  (P139) in the 
[CUSTOM] menu and the setting for [FOCUS MODE]  (P33) in [REC] Mode menu.
¢ 1 When the subject is dark or the burst speed is set to [SH], the focus is fixed on the first 
picture.
¢ 2 The burst speed may become slower because the camera is continuously focusing on the 
subject.
¢ 3 Burst speed takes priority, and focus is estimated within possible range.
Note
•We recommend using the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional) when you want to keep the 
shutter button pressed fully while taking pictures in Burst Mode. Refer to  P184 for information 
about the remote shutter.
•When the burst speed is set to [SH] or [H] (when the Focus Mode is [AFS] or [MF]), the 
exposure and White Balance are fixed at the settings used for the first picture for the 
subsequent pictures as well. Depending on the  brightness of the subject, the second picture 
and subsequent pictures may be brighter or darker. When the burst speed is set to [H] (when 
the Focus Mode is [AFC]), [M] or [L], they are adjusted each time you take a picture.
•Since the shutter speed becomes slower in dark places, the burst speed (pictures/second) may 
become slower.
•[BURST RATE] is fixed to [H] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.•When the flash is activated, you can take only 1 picture.•The Burst Mode is disabled when White Balance Bracket is set.•The Burst Mode is disabled during recording of the motion pictures.
Focus ModeFocus PriorityFocus
AFS ON
At the first picture
OFF
AFC
¢ 1ON
Normal focusing¢2
OFF
Predicted focusing¢3
MF —Focus set with Manual Focus 
						

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Recording Mode: 
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket
Maximum of 7 pictures will be recorded with different exposure settings following the 
Exposure Compensation range every time the shutter button is pressed.
With Auto Bracket
[STEP]: [3 •1/3], [SEQUENCE]: [0/ s/r ]
Press  4  () .
Touch Auto Bracket icon ([ ], etc.).
Select and touch the step.
Touch [SET].
Focus on the subject and take a picture.
A Auto Bracket indication
•If you press and hold the shutter button, the number of pictures 
that you set is taken.
•The Auto Bracket indication blinks until the number of pictures 
that you set is taken.
•The picture count is reset to [0] if you change the Auto Bracket setting or turn the 
camera off before all the pictures that you set are taken. 
1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d 0EV j1/3 EV i1/3 EV
31/3 
						

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∫Changing the settings for [ / SETTINGS], [STEP] and [SEQUENCE] in Auto 
Bracket
1Select [AUTO BRACKET] in the [REC] Mode menu.  (P56)2Press 3/4  to select [ / SETTINGS], [STEP] or 
[SEQUENCE] and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4  to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].
•
You can take one picture at a time when set to [ ].•You can continuously take pictures up to set numbers when set to [ ].•Exit the menu after it is set.
Note
•When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the Exposure Compensation range, the 
pictures taken are based on the selected Exposure Compensation range.
•The exposure may be compensated incorrectly, depending on the brightness of the subject.•When taking pictures continuously using Auto Bracket with [I.RESOLUTION] set to 
[EXTENDED], it may take time to record all the set number of pictures.
•Auto Bracket setting is fixed to [ ], [3•2/3] and [0/ `/_ ] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.•When the flash is activated, you can take only 1 picture.•Auto Bracket is disabled when White Balance Bracket is set.•The Auto Bracket will be disabled during recording of the motion pictures.
ItemSettingsItemSettings
[ / SETTINGS] [ ] (single)
[SEQUENCE][0/
`/_ ]
[] (burst) [` /0/ _]
[STEP] [3•1/3] (3 pictures)
[3•2/3] (3 pictures)
[3•1] (3 pictures)
[5•1/3] (5 pictures)
[5•2/3] (5 pictures) [5•1] (5 pictures)
[7•1/3] (7 pictures)
[7•2/3] (7 pictures) [7•1] (7 pictures)