Panasonic Lumix Dc-gh5 Operating Instructions

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Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording Mode: 
In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene.
1Set the mode dial to  [¦].
• The camera will switch to eit her the most recently used 
of Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent 
Auto Plus Mode.
2Align the screen with the subject.
• When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon  of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 
2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. 
(Automatic scene detection)
• When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON] and [ ] is detected wh ile taking handheld night 
shots, pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high bu rst speed and composed into a 
single picture.
• When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong c ontrast between the background 
and the subject, multiple still  pictures are recorded with diff ering exposures and combined to 
create a single still picture rich in gradation.
∫ Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Au to Mode
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode allows you to adjust some settings s uch as the brightness, color 
tone and defocus control while also using Intelligent Auto Mode  for other settings.
1Select the menu. (P27)
2Press 3/4 to select [ ] or [ ] and then press [MENU/SET].
∫ Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection , and Face Recognition
The Auto Focus Mode is automatically set to [ š]. If you touch the subject, the AF tracking 
function will work. The AF tracking function will also work if  you press [ ] and then press 
the shutter button halfway.
• When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the  registered face is detected, [R] is 
displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ].
∫ About the flash
When recording with the flash, the camera automatically selects  [ ], [ ] (AUTO/
Red-Eye Reduction), [ ] or  [ ]  according to the type and brightne ss of the subject.
>
 [Intelligent Auto]  > [Intelligent Auto Mode]
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Recording Mode: 
∫Setting brightness
1Press [ ].2Rotate the rear dial to adjust brightness.• You can adjust the Exposure Bracket setting by pressing 
3/ 4 while the brightness setting screen is displayed. 
(P50)
• Press [ ] again to return to the recording screen.
∫ Setting color
1Press [ ].2Rotate the rear dial to adjust color.
• Press [ ] again to return to the recording screen.
• The color setting will return to the default level (center 
point) when this unit is turned off or the camera is switched 
to another Recording Mode.
∫ Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control)1Press [Fn4] to display the setting screen.2Set the blurriness by rotating the rear dial.• If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording 
screen.
• Pressing [Fn4] on the blurriness setting screen will cancel  the setting.
Taking pictures with customized color, defocus control, and bri ghtness 
settings
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Setting the Focus Mode (AFS/AFF/AFC)
Applicable modes: 
The method for achieving focus when the shutter button is 
pressed halfway is set.
Set the focus mode lever.
• When recording with [AFF] or [AFC], the camera predicts the motion of moving subjects to 
bring them into focus. (Moving Object Prediction)
Applicable modes: 
Customize the operation settings of Auto Focus to suit the move ment of your subject.
• This item works only when the Focus Mode is set to [AFF] or [A FC].
ItemScene (recommended)
[AFS/
AFF]
[AFS]
(Auto 
Focus 
Single) Subject is still
(Scenery, 
anniversary 
photograph, etc.) “AFS” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Single”.
Focus is set automatically when the shutter button is 
pressed halfway. It stays locked while the button is 
pressed halfway, allowing you to record different 
compositions.
[AFF]
(Auto 
Focus 
Flexible) Movement cannot 
be predicted
(Children, pets, etc.) “AFF” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Flexible”.
In this mode, focusing is performed automatically 
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
If the subject moves while the shutter button is 
pressed halfway, the focus is corrected to match the 
movement automatically.
You can switch the setting with [AFS/AFF] in the [Rec]/[Motion 
Picture] 
menu.
[AFC]
(Auto Focus 
Continuous) Subject is moving
(Sport, trains, etc.) “AFC” is an abbreviation of “Auto Focus Continuous”.
In this mode, while the shutter button is pressed 
halfway, focusing is constantly performed to match 
the movement of the subject.
[MF]
Set the focus manually. (P37)
Customizing the operation settings of Auto Focus for picture ta king
> [Rec] > [AF Custom Setting(Photo)]
[Set 1] Basic setting.
[Set 2]Settings when object move in only one direction and quickly.
[Set 3]Setting for slow random movement.
[Set 4]Settings for rapid and random movement.
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∫Adjusting the AF Custom settings
1Press  2/1 to select the AF Custom setting.
2Press  3/4 to select the items, and then press  2/1 to adjust.• Pressing [DISP.]  will return the default setting.
3Press [MENU/SET].
Setting the Auto Focus Mode
Applicable modes: 
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and 
number of the subjects to be selected.
Press [ ].
• You can also use the button as a function button. (P29)
[AF Sensitivity] Sets the sensitivity to be applied when adjusting the focus 
according to the movement of the subject.
[AF Area Switching 
Sensitivity]Sets the sensitivity level at which the camera switches or move
s 
the AF area to suit the movement of the subject. 
[Moving object 
prediction] Sets the level at which object motion detection is activated in
 
response to a change in the speed of the subject.
([Face/Eye 
Detection]) The camera automatically detects the person’s face and eyes.
An eye closer to the camera will be in focus, while the exposur
e will be 
optimized for the face.
(When [Metering Mode] is set to [ ])
• Up to 15 faces can be detected. Eyes that can be detected are  only 
those of the face that is in focus.
• You can change the eye to be in focus by touching  the eye in the yellow area.
• If you touch [ ] or press [MENU/SET], the eye  focus setting will be canceled.
([Tracking]) The camera focuses on the subject you specify.
The exposure will be optimized for the subject.
(When [Metering Mode] is set to [ ])
Focus and exposure will keep on following the 
subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
• Aim the AF tracking area over the subject to be tracked, and p
ress the 
shutter button halfway to lock the subject.
• Lock is canceled when [MENU/SET ] is pressed.
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Specifying the AF area position
• When [Focus Switching for Vert / Hor] in the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu is set, 
the last specified positions of the AF area (when [Ø] or [ ] is set) and the MF Assist display 
are stored separately for the camera’s horizontal and vertical  orientations (two vertical 
orientations, left and right, are available).
Applicable modes: 
∫ When selecting [ š], [ ], [ Ø]
1Press [ ].
2Select [ š], [ ] or [Ø ] and press 4.3Change the position and size of the AF area.
4Press [MENU/SET] to set.• AF area with the same function as [ Ø] is displayed in the touched position, when the [ š] 
is selected.
Setting of the AF area is cleared when [MENU/SET] is pressed or  [ ] is touched.
([225-Area])Up to 225 AF areas can be focused.
This is effective when a subject is not in the center of the sc
reen.
, etc.
([Custom Multi]) From among 225 AF areas, you can freely set the optimum shape o
f the 
AF area for the subject.
([1-Area]) The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the screen.
([Pinpoint]) You can achieve a more precise focus on a point that is smaller
 than 
[ Ø ].
If you press the shutter button halfway, the screen that lets y ou check 
the focus will be enlarged.
Specifying the AF area position on the setting screen
Button 
operationTouch 
operationDescription of operation
3 /4 /2/ 1Touching Moves the position
//Pinching out/in Changes the size
[DISP.][Reset]First time: The position is 
reset to the center
Second time: The size is 
reset to the default
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∫When selecting [ ]
1 Press [ ].
2 Select [ ] and press  4.
3 Press  3/4/2 /1  to set the focus position and then press [MENU/SET].
4 Move [+] to the position to be in focus.
5 Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Applicable modes: 
When using [ š], [ ], [ ], [ Ø] or [ ] of Auto Focus Mode, you can specify the 
position of the AF area displayed on the recording screen with  the joystick.
1Select the menu. (P27)
2Move the joystick3/4 /2 /1 to move the AF 
area.
• You can change the size of the AF area by 
rotating the front/rear dial.
• Press the joystick to switch between the default  AF area position and the position you have set.
The enlarged display will appear when [ ] 
([Pinpoint]) is set.
3Press the shutter button halfway to set.• Press the joystick while the recording screen is displayed to  switch between the default 
AF area position and the position you have set.
Button 
operationTouch operationDescription of operation
3/ 4/2/1Touching Moves [+].
/Pinching out/in Enlarges/reduces the screen.
Switches the enlarged display 
(windowed/full screen).
[DISP.][Reset]Returns you to the screen in step  3.
Specifying the AF area position with the joystick
> [Custom] >   [Operation]  > [Joystick Setting]  > [D.FOCUS 
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Adjusting Focus Manually
Applicable modes: 
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.
1Set the focus mode lever to [MF].
2Press [ ].
3Press 3/4/2 /1 to adjust the focus position, 
and press [MENU/SET].
4Adjust the focus.
A MF Assist (enlarged screen)
B Peaking
C MF Guide
• The in-focus portions will be highlighted. (Peaking)
• You can check whether the point of focus is to the near  side or to the far side. (MF Guide)
You can perform the following operations:
5Press the shutter button halfway.
• You can also perform the same operation by pressing [MENU/SET] .
When using an interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) with a 
focus ring
Rotate to A side:
Focuses on nearby subject
Rotate to  B side:
Focuses on faraway subject
Button operationTouch operationDescription of operation
3 /4 /2/ 1Dragging Moves the enlarged area
Pinching out/in Enlarges/reduces the screen in small steps.
sEnlarges/reduces the screen in large steps.
Switches the enlarged display (windowed/full 
screen)
[DISP.][Reset] First time: The position of the enlarged area is 
reset to the center.
Second time: The magnification level of the 
enlarged area is reset to the default.
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Fixing the Focus and the Exposure (AF/AE 
Lock)
Applicable modes: 
This is useful when you want to take a picture of a subject out side the AF area or the 
contrast is too strong and you cannot achieve appropriate expos ure.
1Align the screen with the subject.
2Press and hold [AF/AE LOCK] to fix the focus 
or exposure.
• If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled.
• Only the exposure is locked in the default setting.
3While pressing [AF/AE LOCK], move the 
camera as you compose the picture and then 
press shutter button fully.
AAE Lock indication
Compensating the Exposure
Applicable modes: 
Use this function when you cannot  achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in 
brightness between the subject and the background.
1Press [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial to compensate the 
exposure.
A Exposure Bracket
B Exposure Compensation
C [Flash Adjust.]
• You can perform the operations below while the 
exposure compensation screen is displayed.
• You can switch the functions between the rear dial and the fro nt dial by pressing [DISP.].
3Press [ ] to set.
Compensates the exposure
Adjusts the flash output
3/4 Sets the exposure bracket (P50)
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Setting the Light Sensitivity
Applicable modes: 
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set.
Setting to a higher figure enables  pictures to be taken even in dark places without the 
resulting pictures coming out dark.
1Press [ ].
2Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the rear 
dial.
• You can switch the functions between the rear dial and 
the front dial by pressing [DISP.].
A [ISO Auto Upper Limit Setting]
B ISO sensitivity
3Rotate the front dial to set the [ISO Auto 
Upper Limit Setting].
• Set the [ISO Auto Upper Limit Setting] in [ISO Sensitivity 
(photo)] (or in [ISO Sensitivity (video)] when using Creative V ideo Mode).
• It will work when the [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ].
4Press [ ] to set.
¢ Only available when [Extended ISO] is set.
AUTO The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the 
brightness.
(Intelligent)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.
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The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.
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Adjusting the White Balance
Applicable modes: 
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 co lor of white which is closest to 
what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
1Press [ ].
2Rotate the rear dial or front dial to select the 
White Balance.
• Setting can also be performed by rotating the control 
dial.
¢ [AWB] is applied when you record motion picture or perform reco rding with the 6K/4K 
Photo or Post Focus function.
3Press [ ] to set.
[AWB]/
[AWBc] Adjusting the White Balance automatically
• Under lighting such as incandescent lighting where reddish ton
es may occur:
– With [AWB], reddish tones are maintained to reproduce the ambi ence of 
the scene more accurately.
– With [AWBc], reddish tones are suppressed to reproduce the ori ginal 
colors of the subject more accurately. The same tones as [AWB]  may be 
applied in a bright environment.
• [AWB] and [AWBc] apply the same tones under light sources wher e 
reddish tones may not occur.
[ 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
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[]Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when ta king 
photographs.
1 Press 
3.
2 Place a white object such as a piece of paper within the frame  at 
the center of the screen, and press [MENU/SET].
• This will set the White Balance and return you to the recordin g screen.
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[]You can set the color temperature manually for taking natural p ictures 
in different lighting conditions.
1 Press  3.
2
Press 3/4 to select the color temperature and then press [MENU/SET].
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