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•You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on the camera even 
when attaching the external flash.
•Some commercial external flashes have synchro terminals with hi gh-voltage or reversed 
polarity. Using such extra flashes may cause a malfunction or t he camera may not operate 
normally.
•If you use commercially available external flashes with communi cation functions other than the 
dedicated one, they may not operate normally or they may be dam aged. Do not use them.
•Even if the external flash is turned off, the camera may enter the external flash mode when the 
external flash is attached. When you are not using the external  flash, detach it.
•Do not open the built-in flash when an external flash is attached.
•The camera will become unstable when attaching the external fla sh, it is recommended to use 
a tripod when taking picture.
•Detach the external flash when carrying the camera.
•When attaching the external flash, do not hold only the externa l flash because it may detach 
from the camera.
•If you use the external flash when the White Balance is set to  [ ], finely adjust the White 
Balance depending on the picture quality. (P138)
•If you record at close range with a wide angle, light from the  flash may be blocked by the lens, 
darkening the lower part of the screen.
•Read the operating instructions of the external flash for detai ls. 
						

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Using a stereo shotgun microphone (DMW-MS2: optional) or stereo 
microphone (VW-VMS10: optional), you can record sounds with 
quality superior to those recorded with the built-in microphone .
Using the stereo shotgun microphone (DMW-MS2:optional), you 
can switch between the gun (ultra-directional) recording and th e 
wide range stereo recording.
Preparations:
•
Close the built-in flash, and then turn this unit off.•Remove the hot shoe cover that is attached to the camera.  (P360)
∫Setting the range within which the stereo shotgun microphone (D MW-MS2: 
optional) will record sounds
1Attach the dedicated stereo shotgun microphone to this unit, and then turn this 
unit on.
2Select [Special Mic.] on the [Motion Picture] menu.  (P63)
•The menu items are displayed only when the stereo shotgun micro phone is connected.
3Press 3/4  to select the Item and then press [MENU/SET].
4(When [MANUAL] is selected)
Press  2/1  to select a range, and press [MENU/SET].
∫ Reducing the wind noise when using an external microphone
The camera will effectively reduce the wind noise when recordin g sound with an external 
microphone.
Settings: [HIGH]/[STANDARD]/[LOW]/[OFF]
•
This item is available only when using an external microphone.
•Setting [Wind Cut] may alter the usual sound quality.
External Microphone (optional)
[STEREO]Allows stereo recording of sound over a wide area.
[LENS AUTO]Allows recording within the range that is set automatically according 
to the angle of view of the lens.
[SHOTGUN]Allows recording from one direction by shutting out background  and 
surrounding noise.
[S. SHOTGUN]Allows recording within the range even narrower than that of 
[SHOTGUN].
[MANUAL]Allows recording within the range you set manually.
> [Motion Picture]  > [Wind Cut]
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•While the external microphone is connected, [ ] is displayed on the screen.
•When the external microphone is connected, [Mic Level Disp.] (P255) is automatically set to 
[ON], and the mic level is displayed on the screen.
•When an external microphone is attached to the camera, do not h old only the external 
microphone to prevent the camera from falling.
•When an external microphone is attached to the camera, do not o pen the built-in flash.•If the noises are recorded when you use an AC adaptor (optional), use a battery.
•When a stereo microphone (VW-VMS10: optional) is used, [Special Mic.] is fixed to [STEREO].•If you press the function button to which [Mic. Directivity Adjust] in [Fn Button Set] (P70) in the 
[Custom] menu is assigned when [Special Mic.] is set to [MANUAL ], the screen that lets you set 
the range will be displayed.
•[LENS AUTO] is available only when a lens based on the Micro Fo ur Thirds System standard/
Four Thirds System standard is used. If your lens is based on t he Micro Four Thirds System 
standard/Four Thirds System standard but does not have a commun ication function with the 
camera, [LENS AUTO] is not available.
•For details, refer to the operating instructions of the externa l microphone.
If you use the shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional), you  can  
avoid jitter (camera shake) when  using a tripod and you can keep the 
shutter pressed fully when taking pictures with [B] (Bulb) or B urst 
Mode. The shutter remote control works similar to the shutter b utton 
on the camera.
•
Always use a genuine Panasonic shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1 : optional).
•Record with Creative Video Mode (P126) when using for motion picture recording. Motion 
picture recording can be started/stopped with the shutter remot e control.
•Read the operating instructions of the shutter remote control for details.
Not available in these cases:
•
You cannot use the shutter remote control for the following ope ration.
–Sleep Mode cancellation
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By connecting the AC adaptor (optional), and then plugging them into an electrical socket, 
you can connect this unit to a PC or printer and use without wo rrying about the capacity of 
the battery.
To use the AC adaptor, a DC coupler (optional) is required.
•
Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC  adaptor.
•Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.
The MC protector is a transparent filter which affects neither the colors nor the amount of 
light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens.
The ND filter reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8t h (equal to adjusting the 
aperture value 3 increments) without affecting the color balance .
PL filter will suppress the reflected light from a metal or non  spherical surfaces (flat 
non-metallic surfaces, water vapour or invisible particles in t he air), making it possible to 
take a picture with enhanced contrast.
•
Do not attach multiple filters at the same time.•You can attach the lens cap or the lens hood when the filter is  attached.
•Refer to the instructions for each filter for details.
AC adaptor (optional)/DC coupler (optional)
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Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display
•The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ] (monitor 
style) in the monitor.
In recording
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Fn8
Fn8
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Fn9
Fn9
Fn9
Fn9SNAP
SNAPSNAPISO
ISO
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Recording Mode 
(P46)
Custom settings (P128)
Photo Style (P130)
‰ŒFlash Mode  (P234)
Flash (P236, 239)
Extended Tele Conversion 
(when recording motion 
pictures)  (P225)
Recording format/Recording 
quality (P246)
Snap Movie  (P251)
Picture size/Aspect Ratio 
(P140)
Extended Tele Conversion 
(when taking still pictures) 
(P225)
PC2
1EXPSEXPS
WL
30p
30p
SNAP
4SEC
L4:3
  EXM4:3
Image size (Panorama Shot 
Mode) (P103)
Image effect (filter) adjustment 
display (P116, 132)
Image effect (filter) setting 
(P132)
Card (displayed only during 
recording)  (P33)
Elapsed recording time¢1 
(P242)
Simultaneous recording 
indicator  (P249)
Automatic viewfinder/monitor 
switching  (P57)
Peaking (P170)
Highlight Shadow  (P135)
HDR (P144)/iHDR (P87)
Multi exposure  (P210)
Digital Zoom (P227)
Electronic shutter  (P179)
Picture Mode (Photo Priority) 
(P249)
Overheat indicator (P387 , 390)
STD.WIDE
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2
A›Quality (P141)
Focus Mode  (P149)
š  
ØAF Mode  (P151)
Pull Focus  (P253)
Face Recognition  (P213)
AF Lock (P171)
Burst (P182)
4K Photo  (P185)
Auto Bracket  (P199)
Self-timer (P201)
Battery indication  (P25)
Optical Image Stabilizer¢2 
(P222)
Jitter alert  (P223)
Recording state (Flashes red.)/
Focus (Lights green.) (P44)
Focus (Under low illumination) 
(P147)
Focus (Starlight AF)  (P148)
Connected to Wi-Fi
Histogram (P53)
3
Name¢3 (P218)
Number of days that have passed since the 
departure date
¢4 (P74)
Age¢3  (P218)
Location¢4 (P74)
Current date and time/Travel destination setting¢ 4: 
“  (P73)
Exposure meter  (P93)
Focal distance display (P228)
Step zoom  (P228)
4
AF area (P147, 157)
Spot metering target  (P178)
AFSAFFAFC
AFL
LOW
STAR
Center marker display (P219)
Self-timer¢5 (P201)
Mic level display  (P255)
Mic Level Limiter (OFF)  (P256)
Silent Mode (P212)
External Microphone  (P362)
AE Lock (P171)
Metering Mode  (P62, 178)
Program Shift  (P93)
3.5Aperture value  (P44)
60Shutter speed (P44)
Exposure compensation value 
(P173)
Brightness (P89, 117)
Manual Exposure Assistance 
(P98)
ISO sensitivity  (P175)
5
White Balance Bracket (P139)
White Balance Fine Adjustment 
(P138)
VÐîÑWhite Balance  (P136)
Color (P89)
98Number of recordable pictures¢6 
(P34)
Available recording time¢ 1, 6 
(P34)
LMT OFF
AEL
AE
BKTAWB
1
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¢1 h: hour, m: minute, s: second
¢ 2 Only available when a lens that supports the Stabilizer functi on is attached.
¢ 3 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned  on if the [Profile Setup] 
setting is set.
¢ 4 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned  on, after setting the clock 
and after switching from Playback Mode to Recording Mode.
¢ 5 This is displayed during countdown.
¢ 6 It is possible to switch the display between the number of rec ordable pictures and available 
recording time with the [Remaining Disp.] setting in the [Custo m] menu.
Touch tab (P60)
Touch zoom  (P229)
Touch Shutter  (P61)
Touch AE (P62)
Peaking (P170)
Function button  (P71)
/
/
 
(P127)
Color (P89)
Defocus control function 
(P88 , 117)
Brightness  (P89, 11 7 )
Type of defocus ([Miniature 
Effect]) (P122)
One point color  (P124)
Position of the light source 
(P125)
Image effect (filter) 
adjustment (P117, 132)
Image effect (filter)  (P132)
Aperture value (P44)
Shutter speed (P44)
ISO sensitivity  (P175)
Microphone level 
adjustment (P255)
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AE
Fn6Fn7Fn8
Fn9SNAPFn10
MINIMINI
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On-monitor recording information
In recording
1
Recording Mode (P46)
F3.5Aperture value (P44)
1/60Shutter speed (P44)
Battery indication  (P25)
2
ISO sensitivity (P175)
Exposure compensation value 
(P173)
Brightness (P89)
Manual Exposure Assistance 
(P98)
‰ŒFlash Mode  (P234)
Flash (P236, 238)
F 3.5
98AW B
1/60
000
Fn
ISOAUTO
Wi-FiL4:3AFSAFS
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

C11EXPS EXPS
ISOAUTO
00
WL
3
Single 
(P181)
Burst (P182)
4K Photo  (P185)
Auto Bracket  (P199)
Self-timer (P201)
Focus Mode  (P149, 165)
š
ØAF Mode  (P151)
A›Quality (P141)
Picture size/Aspect Ratio 
(P140)
Wi-FiWi-Fi (P291)
Function button setting  (P70)
4
Photo Style (P130)
VÐîÑWhite Balance (P136)
Intelligent Dynamic Range 
Control (P143)
Metering Mode  (P178)
98Number of recordable pictures 
(P34)
Available recording time  (P34)
AFSAFFAFCMF
L4:3
Fn
AWB1
AE
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In playback
1
Playback Mode (P269)
Protected picture  (P287)
Number of prints (P286)
Location Information display  (P270)
ÜFavorites (P285)
åCable disconnect prohibit icon 
(P352)
Motion picture playback  (P258)
Play panorama (P104)
Continuous Burst Picture Group 
Playback (P262)
Save pictures from the 4K burst file 
(P191, 194)
Continuous [Time Lapse Shot] 
Picture Group Playback  (P262)
Continuous playback of the Stop 
Motion Animation Group  (P262)
‘Stamped with text indication  (P276)
Elapsed playback time¢1 (P258)
2
4K Photo (4K burst file)  (P185)
Picture size/Aspect Ratio  (P140)
Recording format/Recording quality 
(P246)
60
60 60
F3.5 F3.5 F3.50 0AWB
AWB
AWB
1/98
1/98
1/98
200
00200200
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L4:3
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p
Snap Movie 
(P251)
A›Quality (P141)
Battery indication  (P25)
1/98Picture number/Total pictures
Connected to Wi-Fi
Number of group pictures
Motion picture recording time¢1 
(P258)
3
Clear Retouch completed icon 
(P274)
Currently retrieving information icon 
(P374)
Playback (Motion Pictures) (P258)
Number of days that have passed 
since the departure date  (P74)
Upload (Wi-Fi) (P320)
Sub Menu (P263)
Silent Mode  (P212)
Age (P216 , 218)
Multi Playback  (P260)
Delete (P264)
4
Name¢2 (P216 , 218)
Location
¢ 2 (P74)
Title
¢ 2 (P276)
5
Recording information¢3
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Detailed information display
In playback
F3.560
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STD.STD.STD.
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Recording information
Intelligent Dynamic Range Control¢
3 
(P143)
HDR¢ 4 (P144) /iHDR¢4 (P87)
Intelligent Resolution  (P143)
Shading Compensation¢4 (P145)
2
Recorded date and time/World Time  (P73)
3
Picture size/Aspect Ratio (P140)
Recording format/Recording quality 
(P246)
A›Quality (P141)
Color space¢4 (P146)
4K Photo (4K burst file) (P185)
100-0001Folder/File number¢3 (P349)
L4:3
30 p