Basic Operation; Tips For Taking Good Pictures - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GM1 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

3. Basic Operation

Tips for taking good pictures

Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side
and stand with your feet slightly apart.
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Do not cover the flash, the AF assist lamp A or the microphone B with your fingers or
other objects.
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Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
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Be sure to remove the lens cap when recording.
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When using the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032), pay
attention to the following points
Recording Preparations
Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow 1 from position A
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(the lens is retracted) to position B (12 mm to 32 mm) to extend
the lens.
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When the lens barrel is retracted, images cannot be recorded.
C The lens is retracted
How to Retract the Lens
Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow 2 from position B
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(12 mm to 32 mm) to position A to retract the lens.
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When you are not recording images, we recommend that you retract the lens.
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